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Tomato Soup

Falak
5 from 1 vote
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Course Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg tomatoes cut in half or quarters
  • 10-15 cloves garlic peeled
  • 2 large onions roughly chopped
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 4 cups water
  • 1-2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Optional

  • 2-3 tablespoons cream
  • Croutons
  • Crackers
  • Dried or fresh mint or basil

Instructions
 

Step 1: Roasting tomatoes

  • Put the tomatoes, onions and garlic cloves in a large bowl and drizzle olive oil on them. Mix well so that they get coated. Then proceed with any of the following methods:

1) Oven Method:

  • Preheat the oven at 400 F.
  • Place the tomatoes on a baking dish lined with parchment paper and bake for 25-30 minutes. Then remove in a bowl.
  • On the same baking sheet, add garlic cloves and onions and bake for 8-10 minutes.

2) Air fryer Method

  • Place the tomatoes in the air fryer basket and air fry at 400 F for 10-15 minutes (no need to preheat). Then remove in a bowl.
  • Then place garlic cloves and onions and air fry for 5-8 minutes.
  • Remove and add it to the bowl with tomatoes.

3) Stove top Method

  • In a frying pan over medium-high heat, add garlic cloves and onion slices saute until they brown and caramelize. Then remove.
  • Then add tomatoes cut side down and leave for 3-5 minutes (or until it starts having a slight charred look) before flipping it over. Again leave for 3-5 minutes.

Step 2:

  • Place the roasted vegetables (tomatoes, garlic cloves and onions) in the blender along with any of its juices released during roasting. You can add a little water to help it blend.
  • In a large pot on medium heat, add butter and all purpose flour. Using a WHISK, mix for around 30-45 seconds (to get the flour slightly toasted and get rid of its raw smell).
  • Gradually add the water while whisking to prevent any lumps from forming.
  • Increase the heat to medium-high heat.
  • Add in the blended vegetables.
  • Add salt (1 teaspoon for now), black pepper powder, oregano, paprika powder, and sugar.
  • Bring to a boil and let it boil for 20-25 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat. Add in the baking soda and stir.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning (especially the salt).
  • Optional step: Add cream into the soup or drizzle on top while serving.
  • Add mint or basil on top.
  • Serve with croutons or crackers.