Secret Ingredient Tomato Basil Soup

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free
• Paleo

• Produce

  • 3 Carrots, large
  • 1 lb Cherry tomatoes
  • 7 Garlic cloves
  • 1 Onion, medium
  • 2 lb Roma tomatoes

• Canned Goods

  • 4 cups Vegetables broth

• Condiments

  • 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Basil pesto

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 1 Salt and pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1/3 cup Olive oil

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 lb. cherry tomatoes
• 2 lbs. Roma tomatoes cut in half
• 1 medium onion, cut into chunks
• 7 garlic cloves
• 3 large carrots, cut in half
• ⅓ cup olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 4 cups vegetables broth (or chicken broth)
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2-3 tablespoons basil pesto

Directions

• Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 375ºF. Place the cherry tomatoes, Roma tomatoes, onions, garlic, and carrots on one large baking sheet. It’s okay if some of the ingredients are overlapping. Drizzle the olive oil along with a big pinch of salt and pepper and give it a good toss. Place the baking tray in the oven and allow the ingredients to bake for 1 hour. Check on the ingredients every 30 minutes and give it a toss. Transfer the ingredients along with any juices from the baking tray to a blender and blend the veggies until they are completely smooth. If you’ve got a super powerful blender it will go in one batch and be super quick. If you’ve got a regular blender, you may need to add a little broth to help it along. For super smooth soup, run the puree through a strainer to get rid of any larger pieces. Transfer the puree into a large dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chicken broth and allow the soup to heat all the way through, about 5-7 minutes. Add the balsamic vinegar, red pepper flakes. Add two tablespoons of the pesto and give the soup a taste. If desired, add the third tablespoon. I used 3 in total because I love a little extra punch of basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with cheese toasts.