09/01/2026
Homemade Tomato Soup
3 pounds ripe tomatoes
4 cloves garlic peeled
1/2 onion diced
2/2 red bell pepper
2T olive oil
S and P to taste
1/2 t dried basil
1/2 t dried oregano
2 c chicken broth
Preheat oven to 450 degrees
Wash tomatoes and peel if desired. Cut into small pieces.
Place tomatoes, garlic, onion, bell pepper, olive oil, salt, pepper, and dried herbs in large rimmed baking sheet.
Roast 25 minutes, stirring after 15. Turn oven to broil and broil for 5 minutes.
Bring chicken broth to boil, add tomatoes. Use a blender to blend mixture until creamy.
Add heavy cream if using.
