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Roasted Tomato Basil Bisque

This roasted tomato basil soup is healthy, cozy, and easy to make! The ingredients are fresh and creamy, and it pairs well with crostini's or grilled cheese sandwiches. Make it the next time you need to warm up on a cold or rainy day.
Serves 5

YOU'LL NEED:

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 5 or 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, cut into chunks
  • 3 lbs roma tomatoes, quartered
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, plus more for topping
  • 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
  • 1 can full fat coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • salt &pepper to taste
  • TOPPINGS: heavy whipping cream (drizzled*), croutons, rosemary crackers, crostini (topped with olive oil and parm or brie), basil

HERE'S HOW:

  • Preheat oven to 425.
  • Cut onions and tomatoes into chunks (doesn't need to be perfect since it's all going in the blender).
  • In a large pot over medium high heat, warm the olive oil. Add onion and sauté until softened (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and sauté for additional minute.
  • Add the tomatoes and a pinch of salt and pepper. Transfer to the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes. Broil for an additional 3-5 minutes until tomatoes are charred.
  • Transfer the mixture and juices into a blender. Add basil and puree until smooth.
  • Return the soup back to the pot and place on stove, over medium heat. Stir in coconut milk and cheese, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until warmed and smooth.
  • Laddle into bowls, top with a drizzle of whipping cream (lightly frothed), basil, and something crunchy (like croutons or a crostini).

Notes

*To make a drizzle, froth a few tablespoons of heavy whipping cream, lightly so it still pours!
**To thin soup (if desired), add chicken broth 1/2 cup at a time, until desired consistency.
***To make crostinis, slice a baguette or ciabatta bread. Lay in a single layer on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil. Toast under broil. Flip over, brush with olive oil, top with parmesan or brie and return to broil until bread is toasted and cheese is melted. Serve immediately with soup.