Freezer Instructions:
This soup is great for freezing. You can easily make a double or triple batch in a large pot, or simply freeze your leftovers. Be sure to let the soup cool completely before freezing as it is not a good idea to place warm or hot items into the freezer. Our favorite way to freeze soup is to ladle it into a resealable plastic freezer bag. Seal up the bag, label it appropriately, and lay flat to freeze. To thaw, simply place the soup into the refrigerator overnight. Or, rinse the sealed, outside portion of the bag with warm water until it can easily be broken up into chunks. Then transfer the still frozen chunks into a saucepan or soup pot with a lid. Heat over medium heat until thawed and heated through.
Canned vs. Fresh Tomatoes:
Canned tomatoes are a great option for making a quick and easy tomato soup. The tomatoes are preserved at fresh peakness so that you can enjoy them all year long. We prefer using a fire-roasted tomato for extra flavor. Fresh tomatoes always have a great flavor, but do require more work. To fire roast tomatoes, you can either use an outdoor grill or the oven. Whichever you decide, preheat to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. To prep your tomatoes, you will need to wash, cut off the stem end, and then cut tomatoes in half lengthwise. Place them cut side down into a grill basket for outdoor grill or on a baking sheet for the oven and drizzle with olive oil. Roast in your preheat grill/oven until charred. The grill will go fast, so keep a close eye on it. In the oven, it should take approximately 30-40 minutes to char. Allow them to cool before continuing with the recipe.
Dairy Free Options for Tomato Basil Soup:
If you are looking for dairy free options, you are in luck! Plant based products have come a long way, and you can now find dairy free ‘cream’ in specialty stores, typically right next to the standard dairy cream. If you can’t find any, many grocery stores have their own vegetarian/vegan section where they keep everything, or you may need to visit a natural food store. If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other delicious classic soup recipes:
Chicken Noodle Soup30 Minute Chicken Tortilla SoupSimple Sweet Potato SoupCreamy Carrot SoupPotato Leek Soup
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