Roasted tomato and basil soup

Name: Roasted tomato and basil soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1.2 kg ripe tomatoes; 1 onion; 6 garlic cloves; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp sugar; 500 ml vegetable stock; 1 bunch fresh basil; 0.25 tsp black pepper

Sweet, roasted and velvety, made with fresh tomatoes

Features:

Vegetarian

Make ahead

Cuisine:

Roasting the tomatoes with onion and garlic concentrates their sweetness and gives the soup a gentle smokiness you can't get from a tin. Lovely with a grilled cheese sandwich.

Total time: 55 min
Difficulty: easy
Serves: 4

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Ingredients

Serves4

2 ⅝ lb ripe tomatoeshalved
1 onioncut into wedges
6 garlic clovesunpeeled
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar (optional)
2 cups vegetable stock
1 bunch fresh basil
¼ tsp black pepper

Method

0/4 done

Step 1: Heat the oven to 400°F (350°F fan). Spread 2 ⅝ lb ripe tomatoes cut-side up, 1 onion and 6 garlic cloves on a large roasting tray. Drizzle with 3 tbsp olive oil and season with 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp sugar and ¼ tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Roast until the tomatoes are soft and catching at the edges.
40 min
Step 3: Squeeze the garlic out of its skins into a pan and add everything from the tray, scraping in all the juices. Add 2 cups vegetable stock and most of 1 bunch fresh basil.
Step 4: Blend until smooth, then warm through, adding a splash of water if it's too thick. Check the seasoning and serve topped with the remaining basil and a drizzle of oil.
5 min

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 170 kcal
Protein: 4 g
Carbs: 15 g
Fat: 11 g
Fibre: 4 g

Nutrition values are estimates.

Recipe by

Badal Patel

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Good to know

How long does roasted tomato and basil soup take?: About 55 minutes in total: 10 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.
How many people does it serve?: 4 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
Is it vegan?: Yes. It has no meat, fish, dairy or eggs.
Is it gluten free?: Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
Can I make it ahead?: Yes. It keeps well, so you can cook it earlier in the day or the day before and reheat it.
What can I use instead of ripe tomatoes?: Tinned chopped tomatoes: a 400g tin for about 6 tomatoes (in cooked dishes, not salads).
What can I use instead of onion?: 2 shallots per onion.