Fiery Roasted Tomato Soup

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   If your tomatoes are not already roasted, roast them by halving them, tossing them with a a drizzle of olive oil a sprinkling of salt and pepper and a couple of crushed garlic cloves. Spread them on a baking sheet, face down, and pop them into the oven at 425F for about 45-50 minutes, until the skins are starting to peel and blacken. Remove from the oven, allow to cool and remove the skins.

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   In a medium-large pot, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Then stir in the tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes are bubbling. Next, stir in the stock and bring to a boil, smashing the tomatoes as they cook for just a couple of minutes. Then (carefully!) transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until smooth, pouring the blended soup into a new pot. Or, alternatively, you can use an immersion blender and blend the soup right in the pot.

3. 3

   Bring the soup to a simmer and stir in the harissa. Finally, stir in the creme fraiche (or cream) and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve, accompanied by additional creme fraiche if desired, and a sprinkling of parsley. And grilled cheese sandwiches of course!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.