Tomato soup from fresh tomatoes
No hassle tomato soup from fresh tomatoes
Recipe by Robin Van Gijseghem
Ingredients
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Method
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STEP 01
Prep the tomatoes
Cut the tomatoes in half, toss them in a oven-safe dish. Cut the onion in quarters, remove distribute evenly. Cut the head of the garlic, distribute evenly.
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STEP 02
Spices
Distribute salt, pepper, oregano, thyme and rosemary to preference across the tomatoes and drizzle generously with oil.
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STEP 03
Roast the tomatoes
Roast the tomatoes in the oven at 200°C (30 - 45 min) until the edges are caramelized and the juices are bubbling and starting to brown. For a sweeter jammier result, go for 160°C (60 - 90 min)
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STEP 04
Prep the base
Extract the hot tomatoes from the dish and blend them with a mixer or mash them so you get a thick pulp. Use a sieve over the soup pot to refine the base so that seeds and skins are removed. Press with the back of ladle and scrape the underside of the sieve for the best flavor.
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STEP 05
Add stock
Add the water and broth cubes to the base, simmer for 10 minutes.
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STEP 06
Finish
Finish the soup with salt and pepper as needed. A splash of cream in the servings is nice touch.