Roasted Tomato and Basil Soup

Ingredients

• 6 med tomatoes, quartered
• 1 large onion, peeled & quartered
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 3 large cloves garlic left whole
• 14 fresh basil leaves
• 1 tsp. oregano
• S & P to taste

Method

1. 1Preheat oven to 200C (400F).
2. 2Line a large baking tray with baking paper.
3. 3Cut tomatoes and onion into quarters. Place into a bowl with whole garlic, drizzle with olive oil, season with S & P.
4. 4Place onto lined baking tray and bake for 30-40 mins until all have collapsed. Take the garlic out after 20 - 25 mins as it will burn and set aside.
5. 5When tomatoes have baked take out and place all into a pot, with vegetable stock, fresh basil, dried oregano and bring to boil. Simmer for 10-15 mins. Blend either with a stick blender or into an actual blender until smooth.
6. 6Taste and see if you need to season with more S & P.