Lunch · Recipe no. 02

Roasted tomato soup

A velvety bowl of slow-roasted tomatoes, sweet peppers, and fresh basil.

45 min Serves 4
Roasted tomato soup with basil, cream, and toasted sourdough

What you’ll need

Ingredients

  • 2 lb ripe tomatoes, halved
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 yellow onion, quartered
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • ½ cup cream
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • A handful of fresh basil
  • Salt and black pepper

Take it step by step

Method

  1. 01

    Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange tomatoes, pepper, onion, and garlic on a baking tray.

  2. 02

    Drizzle with olive oil, season generously, and roast for 30 minutes until soft and caramelized.

  3. 03

    Transfer the roasted vegetables to a pot. Add the broth and paprika, then simmer for 10 minutes.

  4. 04

    Blend until smooth. Stir in the cream and season to taste.

  5. 05

    Ladle into bowls and finish with basil, a swirl of cream, and toasted sourdough.