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Roasted Tomato Soup (For Grilled Cheese)
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Roasted Tomato Soup (For Grilled Cheese)
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For Sautéing
Optional Toppings
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a baking dish, combine chopped tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and cherry tomatoes.
2
Add garlic heads (wrapped in foil), drizzle all vegetables with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried basil.
3
Roast for 45–60 minutes until deeply caramelized.
4
In a large pot, melt butter and a bit of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until tender, then add minced garlic.
5
Once garlic is fragrant, stir in tomato paste and cook until darkened. Add tomato sauce and roasted vegetables.
6
Pour in broth and season again to taste. Blend using an immersion blender until smooth.
7
Bring to a simmer and stir in heavy cream. Add Parmesan rinds if using and simmer for 20–30 minutes.
8
Remove rinds and stir in grated Parmesan and fresh basil.
9
Serve hot, topped with more cheese, cream, bacon bits, and a grilled cheese on the side.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Char Your Tomatoes First 🔥Roast tomatoes, garlic, onion, and red pepper at 425°F until deeply caramelized (25-30 minutes) to develop concentrated umami flavors that make the soup taste restaurant-quality.
- Leverage Parmesan Rinds for Depth 🧀Simmer Parmesan rinds directly in the broth to infuse savory complexity, then remove before blending for a sophisticated flavor that elevates the entire dish.
- Blend Smart for Silky Texture ✨Use an immersion blender in batches and strain through a fine sieve for velvety smoothness, ensuring no fibrous bits interrupt the luxurious mouthfeel.
- Finish with Cold Cream Swirls 🌀Add heavy cream only after removing from heat and drizzle in a decorative pattern just before serving to preserve its rich taste and prevent curdling from excess heat.
- Season in Layers Throughout 🧂Season at multiple stages—after roasting, after simmering, and before serving—rather than all at once, to build complexity and achieve perfectly balanced, nuanced flavors.
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