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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 sarahnolan_12572851
Grandville, 62
on January 31, 2012
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I've been making this for several years now and have passed this recipe on to anyone that will listen. The flavor is amazing...even in the winter! I also LOVE that there is NO cream in this recipe. Ina you are my favorite and I have yet to make one of your recipes that my family didn't enjoy. My two year old even loves this recipe! Thanks.
By joannez
Geneva, IL
on January 30, 2012
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We absolutely love this soup. It comes out fantastic every time and freezes so well. After I roast and cool the plum tomatoes, I can easily pull off the peels. I use an immersion blender to puree and it comes out just the way we like it. I'm making a triple batch now. Thanks, Ina. You're the best!
By kitty9lives123
Woodstock, GA
on January 24, 2012
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I made this soup today, and my husband and I both think it is delicious! I'm am making an effort this New Year to prepare and bring to work healthy and economical lunches. This soup will go into individual containers to freeze for a later date (starting tomorrow!.
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