Creamy Roasted Cherry Tomatoes (Print-Friendly Version)
Silky smooth tomato soup featuring oven-roasted cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and cream for a delicious homemade comfort dish.
# What You Need:
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2 1/4 lbs cherry tomatoes
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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
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4 cloves garlic
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1/4 cup basil leaves or 1 tsp dried basil
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3/4 tsp salt or to taste
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pepper to taste
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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1 cup vegetable broth or chicken broth, heated
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Add tomatoes, garlic and olive oil to a baking dish. Toss to coat tomatoes evenly with oil.
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Bake for 35 minutes until tomatoes are soft and slightly charred. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before proceeding.
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Transfer roasted tomatoes with cooking oil to a blender. Add heated broth, basil, salt, pepper and cream. Blend on low speed until smooth, approximately 30-60 seconds.
# Additional Tips:
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If you prefer to remove tomato skins, strain the tomatoes before adding cream, broth, basil, salt and pepper.
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Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days for maximum freshness.