Roasted Tomato Soup with Fresh Basil

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:
3 1/2 lb. tomatoes (about 11 medium), halved
1 small onion, quartered
2 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
12 fresh basil leaves
Salad croutons and additional fresh basil leaves, optional

Directions:
Place the tomatoes, onion and garlic in a greased 15x10 baking pan; drizzle with the oil.  Sprinkle with the thyme, salt and pepper; toss to coat.  Bake at 400 degrees or until tender, stirring once.  Cool slightly. 

In a blender, process the tomato mixture and basil in batches until blended.  Transfer to a large saucepan and heat through.  Garnish each serving with croutons and additional basil if desired.

Diabetic exchange: 3 vegetable, 1 fat.