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The Ultimate Tomato Basil Soup That Doubles as a Sauce Recipe

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This Ultimate Tomato Basil Soup recipe delivers a rich, flavorful experience that doubles as a versatile sauce. Roasted tomatoes, fresh basil, and garlic are blended to silky perfection, perfect for a comforting bowl of soup or a delicious base for pasta dishes.

Ingredients

Vegetables and Herbs

  • 15 Medium-Size Tomatoes
  • 1 Cup Fresh Basil
  • 1 Garlic Head

Seasonings and Oils

  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tsp Salt (or more to taste)
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper
  • Tomato paste (optional, quantity as desired)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Oven and Vegetables: Preheat your oven to 420° F. Cut the tomatoes into halves or quarters depending on size, and chop onions if included (though not listed in ingredients, possibly a minor oversight), then place them on a baking tray along with fresh basil. Drizzle the olive oil and sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over the vegetables.
  2. Prepare the Garlic: Cut the top off the garlic head to expose the cloves. Place the garlic on a small piece of foil, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, then wrap it tightly in foil. Place the wrapped garlic on a corner of the baking tray with the vegetables.
  3. Roast the Vegetables and Garlic: Bake the tray in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until the tomatoes are crispy on the edges yet juicy inside, and the garlic cloves are soft from roasting.
  4. Blend the Soup: After removing the tray from the oven, squeeze the soft roasted garlic cloves out of their skins and add them to a blender along with the roasted tomatoes, basil, and any juices from the tray. Blend the mixture until smooth.
  5. Simmer and Adjust Flavor: Pour the blended mixture into a large pot on the stove. If desired, add smooth crushed tomatoes or tomato paste to deepen the soup’s color and flavor. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Heat gently while stirring until hot.
  6. Serve: Serve the soup hot with garlic bread, a sprinkle of cheese, or use it as a flavorful sauce for pasta or other dishes. Enjoy your comforting and versatile tomato basil creation!

Notes

  • Optional tomato paste or crushed tomatoes can be added for a deeper, richer color and flavor.
  • Adjust salt and pepper according to taste.
  • Use fresh basil for the best flavor, but dried basil can be substituted in a pinch.
  • Roasted garlic mellows the flavor significantly compared to raw garlic, enhancing the soup’s sweetness.
  • This soup can be chilled and used as a cold gazpacho variation in warm weather.

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