Today was nasty, rainy, gloomy day and what is best on a yucky day? SOUP! My friend Ashley mentioned that she would love some tomato soup and just like that the seed was planted! I was a woman on a mission. And I must say, MISSION ACCOMLISHED! This soup was DELISH!! And aside from waiting for the veggies to roast it came together rather quickly.
Roasted Tomato Soup
3 lbs Roma tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise
1 large Vidalia onion, quartered
4 cloves garlic, peeled
1/4 cup olive oil
splash of balsamic vinegar
salt & crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
1 t smoked paprika
1 t thyme
32 oz chicken stock
1 T tomato paste
2 t sugar
1/2 cup half & half
Slice tomatoes in half lengthwise, quarter onions & peel garlic; toss with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and spices. Place on rimmed cookie sheet; roast at 375 for 35-45 mins. Puree in food processor to desired texture add chicken stock, tomato paste and sugar. Allow flavors to combine for at least 30 mins. over low heat. ENJOY!!
xoxo, Mama Bird