The BEST Tomato Basil Soup

Roasted tomato soup with Boursin cheese. Serve with grilled cheese and fresh basil.

Ingredients

• 3-4 beefsteak tomatoes (or 4-5 plum tomatoes), roughly chopped
• 1 sweet onion, quartered
• 1 whole head of garlic
• 1 red bell pepper
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme and rosemary
• 1 package Boursin cheese (garlic & herb or basil & chive)
• 1 cup avocado or grapeseed oil
• Generous pinch of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to season the roasted vegetables
• 1 can (14 oz) tomato purée
• 1 can (28 oz) fire-roasted tomatoes
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1.5 cups heavy cream or half and half
• Salt, pepper, and favorite seasonings, to taste
• Heavy cream, for drizzling
• Grilled cheese, for serving
• Fresh basil, for serving

Steps

1. Heat the oven to 400°F. Put the tomatoes, onion, garlic head, bell pepper, and herb sprigs on a baking sheet. Drizzle with the oil. Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Roast 45 to 60 minutes until soft and lightly charred.
2. Move the roasted vegetables to a large pot. Add the tomato purée, fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato paste, and broth. Bring to a boil.
3. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth.
4. Add the Boursin. Use half the package for a lighter soup or all of it for a creamier soup. Stir in the butter and the cream. Blend again.
5. Season to taste. Serve with a drizzle of heavy cream, grilled cheese, and fresh basil.

Source: Call Me Candace (@callmecandace.tv), 2023-10-15 (original video)