Fresh Tomato Soup With Basil

1. 1

   Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 450F Combine quartered tomatoes, onions, whole garlic cloves, oil, 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoons sugar in large roasting pan.

2. 2

   Roast, stirring once or twice, until tomatoes are brown in spots, about 1 1/2 hours.

3. 3

   Let cool 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Working in two batches, process roasted tomato mixture in food processor until smooth.

5. 5

   (Pureed mixture can be refrigerated for up to 1 day).

6. 6

   When ready to serve, combine diced tomatoes, minced garlic, basil, and 1/4 teaspoons salt in bowl and marinate for 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Transfer to large saucepan, add pureed tomato mixture, and simmer over medium heat until diced tomatoes are slightly softened, about 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Season with salt and sugar to taste.

9. 9

   Serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.