Grilled Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• • 6 ripe tomatoes (about 2 lbs)

  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1 shallot, chopped

  • 2 t fresh thyme leaves

  • 2 t fresh chopped rosemary

  • 2 T plus 2 t extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 1/2 c chicken broth

Preparation

Heat grill. Put tomatoes, 1.2 the garlic, the shallot, thyme, rosemary, and 2 T of the oil in a large bowl; toss.

Place tomatoes on grill. (Don't wash bowl; you'll use it later). Grill tomatoes, covered, 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until skins blacken and tomatoes are soft. Return to bowl.

Scrapte tomato mixture into a food mill or blend in a food processor until smooth. Set aside.

Heat remaining 2 t oil in a large saucepan. Add onion and saute 5 minutes or until translucent. Add remaining garlic and cook a few seconds or until fragrant.

Add grilled tomato puree and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes for flavors to blend.