Grilled Tomato-Basil Soup Recipe

Name: Grilled Tomato-Basil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, halved, about 6 medium; 1 large onion, peeled & quartered; olive oil; salt & pepper, to taste; 1 medium carrot, peeled & chopped; 1 garlic clove, peeled & mined; 3 -4 cups chicken stock or 3 -4 cups vegetable stock, see NOTE above; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 sprigs parsley; 2 celery tops; bay leaves, tied together or 2 sprigs wrapped in 1 cheesecloth; ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped; basil leaves, whole, for granish; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; plain yogurt or sour cream

Servings: persons

2 lbs ripe tomatoes, halved, about 6 medium
1 large onion, peeled & quartered
olive oil
salt & pepper, to taste
1 medium carrot, peeled & chopped
1 garlic clove, peeled & mined
3 -4 cups chicken stock or 3 -4 cups vegetable stock, see NOTE above
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs parsley
2 celery tops
bay leaves, tied together or 2 sprigs wrapped in 1 cheesecloth
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
basil leaves, whole, for granish
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
plain yogurt or sour cream

1
Heat broiler.
2
Rub tomatoes and onion with olive oil, salt & pepper.
3
Place under broiler for 5 minutes or until flesh is lightly charred, turning once.
4
Combine tomatoes, onion, carrot, garlic, 3 cups stock, herb bundle and a little salt in large pot.
5
Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes or until veggies are soft.
6
Discard herb bundle.
7
Puree veggies in blender or food processor until smooth, return to pot.
8
Stir in basil, lemon juice and sugar.
9
Add remaining stock, if necessary, to achieve desired consistency.
10
Season to taste with salt & pepper.
11
Serve chilled or hot with a spoonful of yogurt or sour cream and garnish with basil leaves.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, halved, about 6 medium, 1 large onion, peeled & quartered, olive oil, salt & pepper, to taste, and more.

Yes, Grilled Tomato-Basil Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Tomato-Basil Soup

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