Roasted Tomato Basil Soup 🍅 Here’s how to make it: 2-3 lbs tomatoes, halved or quartered 1 small onion, quartered 1 shallot, halved 1-2 garlic bulbs (to taste) Olive oil (@wearebrightland rosemary) Balsamic vinegar (about 1-2 tsp) Salt and pepper (to taste) Handful of fresh basil 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1 tsp Calabrian chili paste 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth 6 oz tomato paste 1 tsp paprika 1/2 - 1 cup heavy cream, room temp (to taste) Bread for grilled cheese Mayo (for the outside of the bread) Favorite cheeses (I used sharp cheddar and mozzarella) 1 tbsp butter 1. Cut off the top of the bulb, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch, exposing the individual garlic cloves. Place on a piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle a little olive oil over the cut surface of the garlic bulb, and season with salt and pepper. Wrap the garlic bulb in the foil. Set aside. 2. Add the tomatoes, onion, and shallot to a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, a touch of balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. 3. Roast at 400°F, along with the garlic, for about 50 minutes. Let cool slightly. 4. Blend the roasted vegetables with a handful of basil, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp Calabrian chili paste, and 2 cups chicken or veggie broth. Strain the mixture. 5. In a large pot, add 6 oz tomato paste over medium heat and let it caramelize for a couple of minutes. 6. Pour in the strained, stir to combine, and season with 1 tsp paprika, salt, and pepper to taste. 7. Add in the heavy cream (room temp), stir, and let simmer on low. 8. While the soup simmers, make your grilled cheese: mayo the outside of the bread, add in your favorite cheeses, and melt 1 tbsp butter in a skillet. 9. Place the sandwich on medium-low heat, cover, and cook for about 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook until golden brown and melted. 10. Remove the grilled cheese and serve with the soup. Garnish the soup with more cream and basil. Enjoy! #soup #tomatobasil #tomatosoup #comfortfood #tomatosoupandgrilledcheese #grilledcheese #tomatobasilsoup #easyrecipes #dinner #dinnerideas cabbages rolls are next….then?
