Fresh Tomato Basil Soup by Simply Happy Foodie

tomatoes, olive oil, kosher salt, butter, garlic, onion, red pepper flakes, rosemary, thyme leaves, basil, pepper, chicken broth, parmesan cheese

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Total Time: 45 min

Category: Tomato Soup

– 4 lbs Fresh Tomatoes, (roasted or fresh) cut in half)
– 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp Olive Oil, (divided)
– 4 tsp Kosher Salt, (divided)
– 2 tbsp Butter
– 7 cloves Garlic, (roasted or fresh) chopped)
– 2 cups Onion, (chopped (about 2 med onions)
– 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
– 1 sprig Rosemary
– 1 tsp Fresh Thyme Leaves
– 1 cup packed Fresh Basil Leaves
– 1/2 tsp Pepper
– 1 1/2 cups Chicken Broth, (low sodium)
– 1 Parmesan Rind (optional)

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Total Time: 45 min