Homemade Tomato Soup (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Fresh Ingredients

01 - 3 lbs tomatoes, fresh, cut into pieces
02 - ¼ cup fresh basil
03 - ½ onion, diced
04 - 1 tablespoon minced garlic

→ Pantry Items

05 - 4 cups vegetable stock
06 - 2 tablespoons butter
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
09 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
10 - ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
11 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 450 degrees F and lightly grease a large baking sheet.
02 - In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, and garlic. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread tomato mixture on prepared baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes. Stir, then roast another 15 minutes, using the broiler for the last 3 minutes to lightly char tomatoes.
04 - Transfer roasted mixture to a high-powered blender, including all pan contents. Add fresh basil and blend on high until smooth, about 50 seconds.
05 - In a large pot over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add flour and whisk until golden brown, about 30-60 seconds.
06 - Whisk in broth and sugar. Add blended tomato mixture and whisk thoroughly. Cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, adjusting seasonings to taste. Optionally add cream for a creamier texture.

# Notes:

01 - Can be made creamier with the optional addition of heavy cream
02 - Perfect for using fresh summer tomatoes