Tomato Basil Soup

Serves: 4 Save

Ingredients (15)

  • 2 pounds roma tomatoes
  • 8 cloves garlic , smashed, with paper removed
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 carrot , shredded, about 1 cup
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion , shredded, about 3/4 cup
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth , (use chicken broth if you prefer)
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1/2 cup slivered fresh basil
  • 1 cup cooked orzo pasta
  • 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

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