Roasted Tomato and Mixed Herb Soup

Scrumptious soup prepared with oven roasted tomatoes, flavoured with garlic and mixed herbs, served hot laced with fresh cream and sautéed herbs.

Preparation Time: 05 minutes

Oven Roasting Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 5 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients and Quantity:

Tomatoes, ripe, red, large, sliced- 12 nos.

Garlic, peeled & crushed-04 cloves

Black Peppercorn, lightly roasted and freshly ground-1/2 tsp.

Mixed Herbs, dried- 4 tsp. / or more as desired

Extra Virgin Olive Oil-1 ½ tbsp.

Salt-to taste

Vegetable Stock / Water- as required

For the Garnish:

Fresh Cream, chilled- 4 tsp.

Mixed herbs, dried sautéed in Extra virgin olive oil- 2 tsp

Method:

1. Preheat the oven at 180◦ C.
2. Place the sliced tomatoes and garlic in the baking tray.
3. Pour olive oil.
4. Oven roast for 15 minutes, till the tomatoes leave their peel.
5. Once the tomatoes are done, set aside to cool.
6. Blend in a food processor the tomatoes, garlic, peppercorn, mixed herbs.
7. Prepare a smooth puree by adding a little water.
8. Place the puree on the flame.
9. Add salt. Adjust the consistency.
10. Serve hot laced with fresh cream and sprinkled with mixed herbs.

Chef Tips:

1. You may add a little sugar, if desired.
2. You may garnish the soup with Croûtons, if desired.
3. Serve soup hot with the bread of your choice.