The BEST Tomato Soup for Grilled Cheese Lovers
Ingredients
- Tomato3 lb
- Onion1
- Garlic8
- Extra virgin olive oil3 tbsp
- Salt2 tsp
- Black pepper · ground¼ tsp
- Chicken stock2 cups
- Basil · chopped4 tbsp
- Heavy cream½ cups
- Parmesan cheese · grated½ cups
- Tomato paste2 tbsp
- Sugar2 tsp
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Arrange the tomatoes, onion and garlic cut side up in one layer on a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with the oil, and season with ½ tsp of the salt and the pepper.
- Roast 45 to 50 minutes, until the edges of the tomatoes and onion start to brown. Let cool 10 minutes.
- In a blender or food processor, blend half the roasted mixture with 1 cup of the stock and 2 Tbsp of the basil until smooth. Pour the puree into a large soup pot or Dutch oven.
- Blend the remaining roasted mixture, including any juices in the pan, with the remaining 1 cup of stock and 2 Tbsp of basil until smooth. Add to the pot.
- Bring the soup to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the cream, Parmesan, tomato paste, sugar and the remaining 1½ tsp of salt, stirring until the cheese melts evenly.
- Taste and adjust with more cream, sugar, salt or pepper as needed. Serve warm, garnished with extra basil and Parmesan.
Summarized from Natasha's Kitchen's video. Watch it for the details.
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