The Doves Nest Tomato Basil Soup Recipes

HOMEMADE ROASTED TOMATO BASIL SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place halved tomatoes and garlic cloves on the baking sheet and drizzle with 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Generously season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 40-45 minutes.
• While the tomatoes are roasting, you can make the caramelized onions: Add 1/2 tablespoon olive oil to a large pot and place over medium heat. Add the onion slices and stir to coat the onions with olive oil. Cook, stirring occasionally. Check onions every 5-10 minutes until they have completely caramelized and turned golden in color. This ususally takes 20 minutes.
• Once tomatoes and garlic are done roasting, allow them to cool for 10 minutes, then add them to a food processor or high powered blender and blend until smooth. Next add basil and caramelized onions and blend again. Alternatively you can add the tomatoes to the large pot and use an immersion blender. It's really just about what you have available to you.
• After blending, transfer back to pot, turn to medium low heat and add in oregano, vegetarian broth and salt and pepper to taste. From there you can add in any additional add-ons you want (as listed in the ingredients). Allow tomato soup to simmer 10 minutes before serving. To serve, garnish with parmesan cheese and serve with grilled cheese, if desired. Serves 4.

EASY TOMATO BASIL SOUP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add in the diced onion and saute for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
• Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute. Add in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Bring it to a boil and simmer for about 10 -15 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Add the fresh basil leaves, Use a handheld immersion blender to puree until smooth, or transfer to a blender to puree and return to the pot. If using a blender, be sure to vent the steam so pressure does not build.
• Stir in the heavy cream, taste, and add more salt and pepper if necessary. Serve hot.

RICH AND CREAMY TOMATO BASIL SOUP

Steps:

• Place tomatoes and juice in a stock pot over medium heat. Simmer for 30 minutes. Puree the tomato mixture along with the basil leaves, and return the puree to the stock pot.
• Place the pot over medium heat, and stir in the heavy cream and butter. Season with salt and pepper. Heat, stirring until the butter is melted. Do not boil.

THE DOVE'S NEST TOMATO BASIL SOUP

Steps:

• Saute the onion, garlic and bacon in the olive oil in a large saucepan until the bacon is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
• Add the tomatoes and chicken stock. Bring to a boil; remove from heat.
• Pour into a blender container. Process until the mixture is pureed.
• Stir in the vinegar, cream, basil, salt and pepper to taste.
• Ladle into soup bowls. Serve immediately.