MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Applebee's Roasted Tomato Soup Categories: Vegetables, Chilies, Dairy, Herbs Yield: 6 servings 15 lg Tomatoes (5 lb); - seeded, quartered 1/4 c Canola oil; +2 tb, divided 8 cl Garlic; minced 1 lg Onion; chopped 2 c Water 1 ts Salt 1/2 ts Crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 c Heavy whipping cream Fresh basil leaves - (optional) Set oven @ 400 F/205 C. Place tomatoes in a greased 15x10x1" baking pan. Combine 1/4 cup oil and garlic; drizzle over tomatoes. Toss to coat. Bake until softened, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove and discard skins. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute onion in remaining 2 tb oil until tender. Add tomatoes, water, salt and, if desired, pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until flavors are blended, about 30 minutes. Cool slightly. In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return to pan. Stir in cream and heat through. Sprinkle with basil if desired. Recipe by Kaitlyn Lerdahl, Madison, Wisconsin Recipe FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM