Chilled Roast Tomato Soup with Pesto

Roasted tomatoes and garlic are sieved into a flavorful soup, chilled, and served with a fresh, handmade runny pesto.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 246.1 kcals 984.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 16.3 grams 65.2 grams
Fat 19.6 grams 78.4 grams
Protein 3.2 grams 12.8 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
Liquids
150
ml
Vegetable Stock
or water, used for thinning
NutsSeeds
3
piece
Garlic
whole cloves, unpeeled
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
handful
Basil
leaves only, generous fist full
1
piece
Garlic
clove for pesto
1
tbsp
OilsFats
3
tbsp
Olive Oil
for roasting
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
for pesto
Vegetables
1
kg
Plum Tomatoes
ripe, washed and halved

Steps

  • Place halved tomatoes and garlic cloves on a tray, season with salt, pepper, sugar, and oil.
  • Roast at 180°C for 45 minutes until browned and juicy.
  • Squeeze the roasted garlic flesh from the husks and rub both garlic and tomatoes through a sieve.
  • Adjust seasonings and thin the mixture with 150ml of stock or water to desired consistency.
  • Chill the soup in the refrigerator for at least four hours.
  • Pound basil, garlic, and pine nuts into a pulp and stir into olive oil to make pesto.
  • Ladle soup into chilled bowls and drizzle with a tablespoon of pesto.