Roasted Garden Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients

• 8 tomatoes, cut into 8 wedges
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup chopped fresh basil

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Arrange tomatoes on a baking sheet; drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add garlic and 3 sprigs chopped thyme; toss. Season with salt and black pepper.

Bake in preheated oven until very tender and browned, about 2 hours.

Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion, celery, and zucchini until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in red pepper flakes, paprika, and curry powder. Season with salt and black pepper and add remaining 3 sprigs chopped thyme. Stir in roasted tomatoes along with any liquid from the baking sheet. Cook and stir for 5 more minutes; pour chicken broth into tomato mixture. Simmer for 20 minutes.

Blend with an emersion blender until desired consistency. Stir in cream and basil before serving.