Homemade Tomato Soup (Fresh Tomatoes)

Homemade Tomato Soup (Fresh Tomatoes)

from spendwithpennies.com
40 min
6 servings

Roasted garden fresh tomatoes and fresh herbs create the perfect simple tomato soup.

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds fresh ripe tomatoes
  • 4 cloves garlic (peeled)
  • ½ onion (diced)
  • ½ red bell pepper (diced)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (basil/parsley/oregano)
  • fresh basil & parsley for serving
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese (optional garnish)
  • ½ cup heavy cream (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 450°F.

  2. 2

    Wash and cut tomatoes (cut in half for smaller apricot sized tomatoes, cut larger tomatoes into quarters or eighths).

  3. 3

    Place tomatoes, garlic, onion, bell pepper, olive oil, salt, pepper and dried herbs on a large pan.

  4. 4

    Roast 25 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes. Turn oven to broil and broil 3-4 minutes or until some of the tomatoes get a little bit of char color on them.

  5. 5

    Bring chicken broth to a boil, add tomatoes, and fresh herbs. Using a hand blender, blend mixture until smooth and creamy. Add heavy cream if using.

  6. 6

    Top with parmesan cheese, croutons or a drizzle of heavy cream.