roasting the tomatoes lends the soup an intense satisfying earthy flavor. It turned out creamy and flavorful, though I did not add any cream to it. Just throw the chopped tomatoes, onions, basil leaves and olive oil in the oven and roast about 25 minutes. Add some water and chicken bouillon and bring to gentle simmer. Blend the mix and add the boiled tortellini. Simmer for 1 minute and serve warm. A finger licking soup.
Ingredients
2kg./4lb. 8oz. tomatoesroughly chopped
2large onionsdiced
2garlic clovesminced
¼cupolive oilor a mix of both canola and olive oil
2chicken bouillon cubes
4cupswater
½teaspoonwhite pepper
A pinch of chili powderoptional
A handful of fresh basil leavesroughly chopped
½teaspoonsaltor to taste
400g./14 oz. fresh or frozen tortellini pasta
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F.
In a large oven sheet, mix together the chopped tomatoes, onions, garlic, basil leaves, salt, pepper, chili powder (if used) and oil. Roast in the oven for about 25-30 minutes
In the meantime, cook the fresh tortellini in boiling water, following the directions on the package and drain.
Blend the tomato mix, using a hand blender, and puree. Press the pureed tomatoes through a sieve for a creamier texture.
Add the water and chicken bouillon to the pureed tomatoes. Bring to a gentle simmer, adjust salt to taste and add the boiled tortellini. Simmer for 1 more minute and serve immediately.