Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35+ minutes Additional Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 1+ hours

INGREDIENTS

• 4 pounds roma tomatoes

• 5 whole carrots

• 5 stalks celery

• 1 onion

• 3 cloves garlic

• 1 lemon

• 1 cups vegetable stock

• 4 fresh sprigs thyme

• 2 fresh springs rosemary

• 10 fresh basil leave

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400F

2. Cut the roma tomatoes and onions into quarters

3. Roughly chop carrots and celery into big chunks

4. Add cut vegetables, whole garlic cloves, fresh thyme and rosemary to a large sheet pan

5. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice then season with salt and pepper

6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the tomatoes are roasted and soft

7. Remove from oven

8. Discard the thyme and rosemary

9. Add roasted vegetables, fresh basil and vegetable stock into a blender or food processor

10. Blend for 30 seconds or until the consistency is creamy and smooth

11. Serve immediately into large bowls

OPTIONAL:

• Add toppings of you choice… Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, croutons, fresh basil, etc.