Roasted Tomato Soup

prep time:: 25 min
total time:: 2 hr 15 minutes

Makes 6 soup bowls

Jodi Foertsch

Ashley’s love affair with tomato soup continues

ingredients

3 lb plum tomatoes, cored and halved
8 fresh thyme sprigs
4 garlic cloves
Salt and ground pepper to taste
5 tbs olive oil
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 cups unsalted chicken stock
4 slices country style bread, toasted

directions

Preheat oven 275 degrees. Arrange tomato halves, cut side up, on a baking sheet. Scatter thyme sprigs and garlic on top of tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with 3 tbs oil. Roast until tomatoes have dried slightly and some of the skins have burst, about 2 hours. Meanwhile, in small bowl, using a rubber spatula, stir together cheeses until smooth; refrigerate. Pass roasted tomatoes through a tomato press according to manufacturer’s instructions. In a small stockpot over medium heat, warm 2 tbs oil. Add onion and saute, stirring occasionally, until tender and translucent, 4-6 minutes. Add pureed tomatoes, stock and bread and simmer for 5 minutes. Using a stick blender, puree soup and season with salt and pepper. Divide soup among 6 warmed soup bowls and top each with dollop of cheese mixture.