Roasted Tomato Basil Soup, French Onion Style

Name: Roasted Tomato Basil Soup, French Onion Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 whole Plum Tomatoes, Halved; 2 whole Red Peppers, De-seeded And Sliced; 1/2 whole Small Yellow Onion, Sliced; 5 cloves Garlic; 1/4 cups Olive Oil; 2 teaspoons Salt, Plus More For Seasoning To Taste; 2 teaspoons Pepper, Plus More For Seasoning To Taste; 15 leaves Basil; 2 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth; 1 can Fire Roasted Crushed Tomatoes (14.5 Oz Can); 1/2 cups Half-and-half; 2 Tablespoons Crushed Red Pepper (optional); 5 slices French Bread; 2 Tablespoons Butter Or Enough To Butter The Slices Of Bread; 5 slices Gruyere Cheese; 5 slices Parmesan Cheese, Thick Slices Off Of A Block

Servings: persons

12 whole Plum Tomatoes, Halved
2 whole Red Peppers, De-seeded And Sliced
1/2 whole Small Yellow Onion, Sliced
5 cloves Garlic
1/4 cups Olive Oil
2 teaspoons Salt, Plus More For Seasoning To Taste
2 teaspoons Pepper, Plus More For Seasoning To Taste
15 leaves Basil
2 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
1 can Fire Roasted Crushed Tomatoes (14.5 Oz Can)
1/2 cups Half-and-half
2 Tablespoons Crushed Red Pepper (optional)
5 slices French Bread
2 Tablespoons Butter Or Enough To Butter The Slices Of Bread
5 slices Gruyere Cheese
5 slices Parmesan Cheese, Thick Slices Off Of A Block

1
Preheat oven to 450 F.
2
Combine plum tomatoes, red peppers, onion, garlic cloves and olive oil on a baking sheet. Season with 2 teaspoons of salt and 2 teaspoons of pepper. Toss to combine. Roast them in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
3
Then place roasted ingredients in a blender, along with basil leaves and chicken stock. Do this in two batches if needed. Blend, until well combined.
4
Place blended ingredients in a large stove top pan over medium high heat. Add fire roasted tomatoes and half-and-half. Season with crushed red pepper and more salt and pepper, if needed. Bring soup to boil and then reduce to simmer and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes. I could have left mine in longer, but I was too excited to start eating.
5
When done remove the pot from the heat, set it aside and preheat your broiler.
6
Place soup in oven safe bowls. Butter one side of each slice of bread and place it on top of soup, butter side up. Layer Gruyere and Parmesan cheese slices on top so it is hanging over the edge of the bowl. Place bowls on a baking sheet (not totally necessary, but will keep your oven cleaner) and then put it under the broiler for about 5 minutes or until cheese starts to bubble and brown. Remove it from the oven and serve!
7
Remember the bowl is hot when eating the soup!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 whole Plum Tomatoes, Halved, 2 whole Red Peppers, De-seeded And Sliced, 1/2 whole Small Yellow Onion, Sliced, 5 cloves Garlic, and more.

Yes, Roasted Tomato Basil Soup, French Onion Style 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!