Oven-Roasted Tomato Basil Soup with Mozzarella and Cheddar

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables

• Halve the onions and roast the garlic.
• Combine with tomatoes in a baking dish.

Step 2: Season the Vegetables

• Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, thyme, and basil.

Step 3: Roast in the Oven

• Place the seasoned vegetables in the oven to roast.

Step 4: Blend the Garlic

• Once roasted, push the garlic out and add it to a blender.

Step 5: Add Chicken Broth

• Pour in some chicken broth into the blender with the roasted garlic.

Step 6: Season the Mixture

• Add a little bit of butter, salt, pepper, chili flakes, nutmeg, sugar, and tomato paste to the blender.

Step 7: Blend Everything Together

• Blend until smooth and well combined.

Step 8: Combine and Heat

• Add the blended mixture back to the pot and heat gently to avoid curdling.

Step 9: Add Cheese

• Stir in softened mozzarella and cheddar cheese.

Step 10: Serve

• Enjoy the dish slowly and savor the flavors.