Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

6 baseball size tomatoes cut in half tossed in olive oil then spread on a foil lined cookie sheet. Sprinkle salt and pepper on tomatoes before placing in a 400 degree oven for 45 minutes.

In a large saucepan over medium heat do the following:

Melt 1 t butter & 1 t olive oil.

Add a 1/3 c diced onion saute until translucent.

Then add to the onion/oil mixture:

1 1/2 t minced garlic

1/4 t crushed red pepper

3 t basil

1 t thyme

MIX well and incorporate all the seasonings then put in:

1 can tomato soup

1 can chicken stock

When tomatoes are done in the oven, take out and blend in food processor or blender.

Add the processed tomatoes to the mixture above and bring to a boil, then let simmer for 45 minutes.

3 soup bowls full

by Ashlee Macdonald