Cozy Creamy Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup

Ingredients:

3-4 lbs. ripe organic tomatoes, cut into wedges
2 garlic bulbs

½ onion, chopped
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 ½ cups organic heavy cream
2 cups organic vegetable stock
4 tablespoons tomato paste, organic
1 teaspoon sea salt (plus more to taste)
1 teaspoon On Everything All-Purpose Blend
½ teaspoon smoked paprika

Optional:
Grilled cheese sandwich

Method:

Prepare the roasted tomatoes and garlic:
Begin by roasting the tomatoes and whole garlic bulbs according to the Herb Roasted Tomatoes method until caramelized and soft. Once roasted, squeeze the garlic cloves out of their skins.

Sauté the onions:
In a medium-sized Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 1-2 minutes until translucent and fragrant, then remove from heat.

Blend the base:
Transfer the sautéed onions to a high-powered blender. Add the roasted tomatoes, squeezed garlic cloves, tomato paste, and vegetable stock. Blend on high speed until smooth and well combined. Set aside a few roasted tomato pieces if you want to use them as garnish.

Cook the soup:
Return the blended tomato mixture to the Dutch oven and place over medium-high heat. Stir in the heavy cream, sea salt, On Everything All-Purpose Blend, and smoked paprika until fully incorporated.

Simmer:
Allow the soup to come to a gentle boil for 1-2 minutes, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer uncovered for 5-6 minutes to thicken slightly.

Serve:
Remove from heat and ladle into bowls. Garnish with reserved roasted tomatoes, and serve immediately with a grilled cheese sandwich on the side if desired.

Prep Time: About 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6-8 bowl servings