TOMATO SOUP WITH BASIL
Servings: 6
Time: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min.
INGREDIENTS
3-1/2 pounds tomatoes (about 11 medium), halved
1 small onion, quartered
2 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 fresh basil leaves
Salad croutons and thinly sliced fresh basil, optional
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400°. Place tomatoes, onion and garlic in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with thyme, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Roast 25-30 minutes or until tender, stirring once. Cool slightly.
Process tomato mixture and basil leaves in batches in a blender until smooth. Transfer to a large saucepan; heat through. If desired, top with croutons and sliced basil. Yield: 6 servings.
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