1 lg. container grape tomatoes (I also had a few plum tomatoes I added as well)
1 onion, cut up in large chunks
large handful baby carrots (about a cup or so)
6 cloves garlic
Olive oil, enough to coat the tomatoes and vegetables
salt & pepper
1 tsp. fennel seeds
1 tsp. dried basil
4 C. vegetable stock
1 C. plant based milk
2 Tbls. Pesto (homemade or store-bought, vegan, if desired)
splash of balsamic vinegar, opt.
shake of red pepper flakes, opt.
Toppings:
Pesto ciabatta croutons
Vegan ricotta
For the Croutons:
2–3 thick slices of ciabatta bread
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
On baking sheet lined with parchment or silicone baking mat, combine tomatoes (quarter any larger tomatoes if using along with the grape tomatoes), onions, carrots, garlic, fennel and basil. Season generously with salt and pepper and toss with olive oil to coat. Roast for about 45 minutes.
When vegetables are roasted, transfer to soup pot. Add veggie broth and puree with immersion blender (alternatively, blend in blender, then add to soup pot). Add plant based milk and pesto. Let simmer a few minutes for flavors to combine and soup to warm up.
Taste and adjust seasoning. I felt like it needed a splash of balsamic and some red pepper flakes so I added that as well as additional salt and pepper.
Top with a dollop of vegan ricotta and pesto ciabatta croutons.
Find it online: https://www.imbored-letsgo.com/vegan-roasted-tomato-soup/