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Tomato Basil Soup

Course: Soup
Servings: 6
Author: Caroline Potter

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Fresh, Ripe Tomatoes
  • 1 small Sweet White Onion
  • 1 large Carrot
  • 5 cloves Garlic peeled
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp Sea Salt Divided
  • 30 oz Canned Tomato Puree
  • 1 1/2 cups Full-Fat, Unsweetened Coconut Milk
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Basil plus more for garnish
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Crackling Pork Belly Croutons (page 86), for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400F (204C). Slice the tomatoes in half, discarding the stems. Cube the onion and carrot. Add the tomatoes, onion, carrot and garlic cloves to a large roasting pan. Toss together with olive oil and half of the salt. Roast for 40 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  • Cool the vegetables for 10 minutes before transferring to a large pot. Add in the remaining ingredients. Use an immersion blender to puree until the soup is completely smooth. If you do not have an immersion blender, you can use a blender, but make sure your tomatoes are cool and you work in batches to avoid a mess! Simmer on low for 30 minutes before serving.
  • Top your bowl of soup with a garnish of fresh basil and Crackling Pork Belly Croutons.