Fire Roasted Tomato Soup Recipe 445

HOW TO FIRE ROAST TOMATOES

Steps:

• Slice the tomatoes in half lengthwise (from stem to tip) and brush the cut sides with olive oil. Place the tomatoes cut side down over a medium flame on a gas grill. If using a charcoal grill, place the tomatoes in the middle of the grill over briquettes that are medium-hot.
• When the tomatoes develop dark char marks (about 5 to 8 minutes depending on size and heat of grill). Continue cooking until the skins begin to blacken in spots. Then, remove the tomatoes from the grill, pile them in a bowl, tightly cover with plastic wrap and set aside.
• When the tomatoes are cool enough to handle, peel off the blackened skins and dice the flesh, making sure to reserve the juices.
• Use immediately or pack tomatoes in a freezer proof container with juices.

ROASTED TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Wash, core and cut the tomatoes into halves. Spread the tomatoes, garlic cloves and onions onto a baking tray. If using vine cherry tomatoes for garnish, add them as well, leaving them whole and on the vine. Drizzle with 1/2 cup of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20 to 30 minutes, or until caramelized.
• Remove roasted tomatoes, garlic and onion from the oven and transfer to a large stock pot (set aside the roasted vine tomatoes for later). Add 3/4 of the chicken stock, bay leaves, and butter. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until liquid has reduced by a third.
• Wash and dry basil leaves, if using, and add to the pot. Remove the bay leaves before using an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Return soup to low heat, add cream and adjust consistency with remaining chicken stock, if necessary. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Garnish in bowl with 3 or 4 roasted vine cherry tomatoes and a splash of heavy cream.

FIRE-ROASTED TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Pour vegetable broth over the onion mixture; add tomatoes, 1 tablespoon cilantro, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, place a cover on the saucepan, and simmer until the tomatoes are really soft, about 15 minutes.
• Pour tomato mixture into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid in place; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth and return to the saucepan.
• Put pureed soup over medium heat and cook until hot, about 5 minutes. Stir remaining tablespoon cilantro and the heavy cream into the soup.

FIRE-ROASTED TOMATO AND PEPPER SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
• Place peppers, onion and garlic on prepared pan; drizzle with olive oil. Roast in preheated oven until peppers are soft and slightly charred, about 20 minutes.
• Heat broth in a large soup pot. Add chopped cilantro, oregano, cumin, sugar, freshly ground pepper, and Hunt's Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes. Bring to a simmer.
• Add roasted peppers, onions and garlic to the tomato mixture. Using a hand held immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Simmer over low heat until hot, about 10 minutes.
• Serve garnished with Cotija cheese, cilantro and drizzled with lime juice.

HOW TO MAKE FIRE ROASTED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Prepare your tomatoes by slicing them lengthwise in half. Remove as much fluid and as many seeds as possible. You can use a spoon to help you with this process.
• Prepare a grill basket or grill pan with brushed on olive oil. Or, if using the oven method, prepare your pan. Alternatively, if you are using a pan or (baking sheet) you can use aluminum foil with nonstick spray.
• Preheat you oven to 450 or your grill on high if using a grill.
• In a medium bowl, combine together the remaining olive oil with the garlic and seasonings.
• Dip each individual tomato half the bowl, covering the entire piece well and allowing the remaining mixture to drip back into the bowl. Then place the tomato half on the prepared basket or pan with the sliced side up.
• Drizzle any remaining oil mixture over the tomatoes after you are done placing them all on to the prepared basket or pan.
• Grill the tomatoes until they are charred and then allow them to cool before serving (it should take just a few minutes).
• Oven method, roast for 45-50 minutes or until the the tomatoes begin to brown. Allow them to cool before serving.

FIRE ROASTED TOMATOES (HOMEMADE!) + VIDEO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F or set grill to High (450°F).
• Rinse and slice each tomato lengthwise. Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. I typically add water to the pan to avoid any smoking or do it on the grill.
• Grill Method: Oil grill basket or grill pan and spread tomatoes cut side up. Grill until charred, turning to get both sides (5 to 10 minutes total depending on size).
• Oven Method: Roast for 40-45 minutes or until tomatoes are charred (See Note 2). Remove from oven and allow to cool. Store in jar with olive oil to cover tomatoes and seal. Keep refrigerated.

FIRE ROASTED TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil over medium heat. Add the shallot or onion and ginger and cook gently until softened.
• Add garlic and tomatoes. Simmer until the mixture begins to thicken. Add broth and milk and bring to a boil. Remove immediately from heat.
• Transfer to a food processor or blender or use an immersion blender. Process until smooth. Return to pan and gently reheat. Serve immediate. Add salt and pepper to taste and garnish with chives or scallion.