Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients

Tomatoes

3 lbs roma/plum tomatoes; cut in half

8 cloves garlic; peeled

3 tbsp olive oil

salt and pepper (freshly ground)

Carmelized Onions

1/2 tbsp olive oil

2 yellow onions; thinly sliced

Soup Additions

1/2 cup packed basil

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1 or 2 cups water, vegetable broth or chicken broth

Steps

Preheat oven to 400 F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Place halved tomatoes and garlic on, drizzle with oil. Season with salt and pepper, and roast for 40-45 minutes.
Carmelize onions in olive oil
Place roasted tomatoes in pot, use immersion blender and blend until smooth. Add onions and basil and blend again.
Place pot over medium heat. Add oregano, broth, salt and pepper, and any additional add-ins. Simmer for 10 minutes and serve.

Additional Add-ins: heavy cream, parmesan cheese, coconut milk, butter