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Loading...| 8 heirloom tomatoes | |
| 6 garlic cloves | |
| 1 yellow sweet onion | |
| 1 tablespoon dried basil | |
| 1 teaspoon dried oregano | |
| 3 fresh basil leaves | |
| 4 cups water | |
| 1 tablespoon salt | |
| 1 teaspoon pepper | |
| 4 tablespoons butter | |
| 1/4 cup parmesan cheese | |
| 2 cups half-and-half |
| 1. | Preheat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper |
| 2. | Roughly chop the onions and garlic and place in the baking sheet along with the tomatoes |
| 3. | Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and season with dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper |
| 4. | Roast vegetables for 30-40 minutes until softened and slightly charred |
| 5. | Remove vegetables from oven and transfer them to a blender and blend until smooth |
| 6. | In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat and add the pureed vegetables |
| 7. | Stir in the half-and-half, fresh basil leaves, and parmesan cheese |
| 8. | Cook for 10-15 minutes until the soup is thick and heated through |
| 9. | Serve hot and enjoy! |
Delicious and comforting soup that is perfect for a cold day and can be made in advance
Contains dairy and high in calories
Tomatoes are rich in lycopene which is an antioxidant that may help reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease. Basil is also a rich source of vitamins and minerals that can boost the immune system and improve digestion.
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