Creamy Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
A Creamy Roasted Tomato Basil Soup with tons of flavor, thickened naturally (think potato) without cream! I made this yesterday and it is chalk full of fall goodness. Servings: 6 Ingredients 2 1/2 lbs Roma tomatoes, halved lengthwise 1 1/4 lbs Grape (or Cherry) tomatoes, halved lengthwise 8 whole closes garlic, peeled and smashed with the back of a knife 3 tablespoons olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 large yellow onion, chopped (optional) 1 red bell pepper, deseeded and diced 1 potato, diced 3 tablespoons tomato paste 4 cups vegetable broth 2 cups lightly packed fresh basil...
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Don, Jim and Torey have just returned from the New England Produce Council Produce and Floral Expo with enthusiasism about their new inspirations and ideas. They were lucky enough to hear from the Keynote Speaker Wes Welker of the New England Patriots. As members of the Fresh Solutions Network our display featured products from other members as well all of which are a part of our extended product line. The Grillables line is the brainchild of the Sterman Masser Potato Farm and this display idea was thought up by Brock Snyder as a new addition to the booth. Grillables are a great,...
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