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Ingredients
- 3 pounds ripe plum tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons good olive oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions)
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 (28-ounce) canned plum tomatoes, with their juice
- 4 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 quart chicken stock or water
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss together the tomatoes, 1/4 cup olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread the tomatoes in 1 layer on a baking sheet and roast for 45 minutes.
In an 8-quart stockpot over medium heat, saute the onions and garlic with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the butter, and red pepper flakes for 10 minutes, until the onions start to brown. Add the canned tomatoes, basil, thyme, and chicken stock. Add the oven-roasted tomatoes, including the liquid on the baking sheet. Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for 40 minutes. Pass through a food mill fitted with the coarsest blade. Taste for seasonings. Serve hot or cold.
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By redzin888
Pittsburgh, PA
on May 21, 2012
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I've made this soup twice and loved it both times. When I made it last night, I added some ricotta cheese to the soup to make it thicker and creamier and to add some protien. The ricotta might seem unusual, but it was a nice addition. Next time, I'd like to make some cheesy croutons to go with it too.
By nikkireid2012
on May 01, 2012
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Out of this world delicious! What I LOVED the most about this soup is how healthy and fresh it tasted. I can't wait until my garden is ripe this summer and I can pick my own onions, tomatoes, garlic, basil, and thyme! So fresh tasting and really warms the soul. Thanks Ina!!!
By sail444
Bellingham
on April 24, 2012
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I liked it but it was a bit like marinara sauce...may add some cream next time, or sprinkle a bit of Parmesan cheese on it. I added Herbs de Provence to recipe and it was good addition.
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