The chefs at Shine Cafe pre-roast the tomatoes and garlic, but we've added roasting instructions for them in the recipe. You can roast them ahead, or right before preparing the soup.
Author: adapted from Shine Cafe
Recipe type: Soup
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
10 Roma tomatoes
4 garlic cloves
2 tablespoon oil, divided
1 white onion, diced
3 carrots, peeled and diced
5 to 6 cups vegetable stock
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
1 tablespoon fresh marjoram
1 tablespoon fresh basil
1 teaspoon ground coriander, or to taste
1 cup canned, full-fat coconut milk
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Fresh herbs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
Slice the tomatoes in half lengthwise, and deseed them.
Put the tomatoes and garlic cloves (unpeeled) on the baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil, and toss to coat. Turn the tomatoes cut side up.
Roast for about 40 minutes, or until the tomato skins soften and break. Let cool.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until transparent, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Add the carrots and stock, and cook until the carrots are soft, about 15 minutes.
Add the roasted tomatoes, thyme, marjoram, basil, and coriander. Squeeze the roasted garlic from the cloves into the pot. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove from the pot from the heat. Puree the mixture in a food processor or blender, and blend until smooth. Be careful of possible expansion of the hot liquid.
Add the coconut milk and pulse or blend briefly to incorporate. Season with the salt and pepper.
Serve immediately and garnish with more fresh herbs, if desired.