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Ingredients
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4 cups cherry tomatoes
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2 medium shallots, quartered lengthwise
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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 (28 ounce) can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes
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1 cup water
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¼ cup packed chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon ground pepper
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¼ cup heavy cream
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3 ounces rustic whole-wheat bread, cubed (3/4-inch; 2 cups)
Directions
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Toss cherry tomatoes and shallots with 1 tablespoon oil and oregano on the prepared baking sheet. Roast until the tomatoes burst and the shallots are tender, about 20 minutes. Do not turn the oven off.
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Meanwhile, combine crushed tomatoes, water, basil, salt and pepper in a blender; process until smooth, about 30 seconds. Add the roasted tomatoes and shallots; secure the lid on the blender and remove the center piece to allow steam to escape. Place a clean towel over the opening. Process until smooth, about 30 seconds. Pour into a large nonreactive saucepan.
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Bring the tomato mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in cream.
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Meanwhile, toss bread cubes with 1 tablespoon oil on a large rimmed baking sheet; arrange in an even layer. Bake until toasted and crisp, about 15 minutes. Divide the soup among 4 bowls; drizzle evenly with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Top with croutons and garnish with basil, if desired.
To make ahead
Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Equipment
Parchment paper
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
297 | Calories |
17g | Fat |
32g | Carbs |
9g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Serving Size 1 1/2 cups soup & 1/3 cup croutons | |
Calories 297 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 32g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber 9g | 32% |
Total Sugars 11g | |
Protein 9g | 18% |
Total Fat 17g | 22% |
Saturated Fat 5g | 25% |
Cholesterol 17mg | 6% |
Vitamin A 1608IU | 32% |
Vitamin C 22mg | 24% |
Vitamin D 10IU | 3% |
Vitamin E 3mg | 18% |
Folate 30mcg | 8% |
Vitamin K 32mcg | 27% |
Sodium 471mg | 20% |
Calcium 72mg | 6% |
Iron 1mg | 6% |
Magnesium 24mg | 6% |
Potassium 430mg | 9% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.