The BEST Tomato Soup by Mxriyum

Ingredients

• 6 tomatoes
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 4 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 tsp salt (to taste)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Wash and chop 6 tomatoes and 1 red bell pepper. Place on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
3. Broil the roasted vegetables until slightly charred, then remove from oven.
4. Heat 4 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
5. Add chopped onion and sauté for 2 minutes until softened.
6. Add minced garlic and sauté for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
7. Stir in tomato paste and chopped fresh basil, sautéing for 2-3 minutes.
8. Add the roasted tomatoes and bell pepper to the pot
9. Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth and season with salt and pepper to taste
10. Stir everything to combine and bring to a simmer
11. Stir in 2 cups of heavy cream until well combined.
12. Use an immersion blender (or transfer to a regular blender) to blend the soup until smooth.