Easy Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
 
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Recipe type: soup
Serves: 4 People
Ingredients
For roasting tomato
  • Tomatoes- 5
  • Ground black pepper- ½ tsp
  • Salt- ½ tsp
For making soup
  • Butter- ½ tbsp
  • Garlic, sliced- 2 cloves
  • Onion, chopped- 1
  • Dried red chili flakes- ½ tsp
  • Fresh basil leaves- 10 leaves
  • Chicken broth- 2 cups
  • Cream- 2 tbsp, optional
Instructions
  1. This is an easy recipe with minimal ingredients.
  2. I roasted the tomatoes in an air fryer.
  3. Half the tomatoes (I've taken roma tomatoes), season with ground black pepper & salt.
  4. Air fry or bake the tomatoes at 400 F or 200 C for 25 minutes till light golden brown spots form on tomatoes.
  5. Place a wide pan over medium heat, add ½ tbsp butter.
  6. Add garlic, saute for a minute.
  7. Add onion and dried red chili flakes, saute till onions turn translucent.
  8. Add fresh basil leaves, combine well.
  9. Add the roasted tomatoes.
  10. Add chicken stock or veggie stock, combine well.
  11. Cook for a few minutes.
  12. Take the pan off the heat, let cool down a bit.
  13. Transfer the soup to a blender jar, puree till smooth.
  14. Transfer the pureed soup back to the pan, cook for a couple of minutes.
  15. Add cream & cook for a minute. Adding cream is just optional.
  16. Serve the soup in a bowl & enjoy while its warm.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Smart Cooking, Smart Living at https://thasneen.com/cooking/a-comforting-lunch-dinner-combo-chicken-sandwich-on-sourdough-bread-with-roasted-tomato-basil-soup/