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tomato orange soup

Roasted Cucumbers & Onions with Fresh Herbs

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds tomatoes about 6 medium
  • 1 Tbsp canola oil divided
  • 1 medium sweet onion chopped
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tsp orange zest
  • 1 1/2 tsp butter
  • 1 1/2 tsp minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 1/2 tsp honey
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450°. Place tomatoes in 1 inch deep baking pan, cut side down. Brush tops with ¾ tsp oil. Roast 20-25 minutes or until skins are blistered and charred. Remove and discard skins.
  • In a 4 qt pot, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add onions, cook & stir until tender. Add garlic & cook 1 minute longer. Stir in broth, orange juice, tomato paste & roasted tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat & simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes.
  • Stir in orange zest, butter, cilantro, honey & salt. Remove from heat & cool slightly. Process soup in a blender until smooth. Return to pot & heat through. Serve.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Taste of Home
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