Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients

• 3 lbs organic tomatoes chunked
• 1 large onion thickly sliced
• 5 cloves garlic peeled and crushed
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves roll with your fingers to gently release oils
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp pepper
• 2 cups or vegetable broth
• Coconut milk or heavy cream (optional)
• Freshly shredded cheese (optional)

Steps

1. Place tomatoes, garlic, and onions on a baking sheet, drizzle with the olive oil, sprinkle with salt & pepper, and roast at 450 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until the tomatoes look a bit blistered. Then broil for 5-10 minutes to get a bit of char on the tomatoes.
2. In a large stock pot, bring the broth to a boil.
3. Add the tomatoes and fresh basil.
4. Blend until creamy (a hand immersion blender works well). Optional: stir in 1 cup of coconut milk or heavy creamer for creamier soup.
5. Top with shredded cheese, croutons, and a swirl of olive oil.