Sheet Pan Tomato Soup
Roasting the tomatoes concentrates their flavor, yielding a richly flavored soup. Make a manchego grilled cheese for dunking.
Ingredients
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4 pints cherry tomatoes
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1 medium onion, chopped
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6 cloves garlic, peeled
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¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
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¾ teaspoon salt, divided
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½ teaspoon pepper, divided
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1-2 teaspoons granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried, plus more for garnish
Description
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
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Spread tomatoes, onion and garlic in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; toss to coat. Roast until the tomatoes burst and the onion is very soft, 20 to 25 minutes.
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Carefully transfer the tomatoes, onions and garlic to a blender. Add sugar to taste, thyme and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Blend, scraping down the sides as necessary, until very smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.) Garnish with more fresh thyme, if desired.