{"id":"1773bd52-73ed-42ca-8720-02bf167cb017","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/1773bd52-73ed-42ca-8720-02bf167cb017","source_url":"https://www.spendwithpennies.com/fresh-tomato-soup/","title":"Homemade Tomato Soup (Fresh Tomatoes)","description":"Roasted garden fresh tomatoes and fresh herbs create the perfect simple tomato soup.","servings":6,"servings_text":"6","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT30M","total_time":"PT40M","image_url":"https://www.spendwithpennies.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/4-SpendWithPennies-Fresh-tomato-soup-21.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"3 pounds ripe tomatoes","item":"ripe tomatoes","quantity":3,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"4 cloves garlic (peeled)","item":"garlic","quantity":4,"unit":"clove","preparation":"peeled"},{"text":"½  onion (diced)","item":"onion","quantity":0.5,"preparation":"diced"},{"text":"½  red bell pepper (diced)","item":"red bell pepper","quantity":0.5,"preparation":"diced"},{"text":"2 tablespoons olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"salt and black pepper (to taste)","item":"salt and black pepper","preparation":"to taste"},{"text":"½ teaspoon dried basil","item":"dried basil","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon dried oregano","item":"dried oregano","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 cups chicken broth","item":"chicken broth","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tablespoons fresh herbs (such as basil, parsley, oregano)","item":"fresh herbs","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"such as basil, parsley, oregano"},{"text":"¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese (for garnish, optional)","item":"shredded Parmesan cheese","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","preparation":"for garnish, optional"},{"text":"½ cup heavy whipping cream (optional)","item":"heavy whipping cream","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"optional"},{"text":"thinly sliced fresh basil leaves (for garnish, optional)","item":"thinly sliced fresh basil leaves","preparation":"for garnish, optional"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat oven to 450°F."},{"number":2,"text":"Wash the tomatoes, or peel them if desired (see notes). Cut smaller apricot sized tomatoes in half and cut larger tomatoes into quarters or eighths."},{"number":3,"text":"Place tomatoes, garlic, onion, bell pepper, olive oil, salt, pepper and dried herbs on a large rimmed baking sheet."},{"number":4,"text":"Roast 25 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes. Turn oven to broil and broil 3-4 minutes or until some of the tomatoes get a little bit of char color on them."},{"number":5,"text":"Bring chicken broth to a boil, add tomatoes, and fresh herbs. Using a blender or hand blender to blend the mixture until smooth and creamy. Add heavy cream if using."},{"number":6,"text":"Top with parmesan cheese, croutons or a drizzle of heavy cream."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:12.377342+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:12.377342+00:00"}