Because less oil is required when roasting food than when shallow- or deep-frying, it is said to be healthier than other methods of cooking. Functional Medicine Los Angeles professionals employ roasting as one of their approaches. Meals as a result have fewer calories and fat.
This healthy, dairy-free roasted vegetable soup really hits the spot on a cold or chilly day. As an added bonus, it tastes even better the next day, so consider making a double or triple batch. It will store in the refrigerator for several days or it can be frozen for a quick lunch or light dinner later.
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 35 minutes
- Serves: 4
Specialists from Functional Medicine Burbank provide safety tips: If you don’t have a stick or immersion blender, you can also process the cooked veggies and liquid in a blender. Make sure the blender lid is adequately vented to prevent the hot beverage from exploding, however.
Ingredients:
1½ lbs. Roma tomatoes halved
2 medium red bell peppers, deseeded and quartered
1 large fennel bulb, thinly sliced
2 large carrots, cut in half lengthwise
2 medium shallots, outer skin removed and halved
4 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
2 T. extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
2 T. fresh thyme leaves
4 c. organic vegetable broth
½ c. full-fat coconut milk
½ c. fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat® baking mat. Set aside.
- Arrange the tomatoes, red peppers, fennel, carrots, shallots, and garlic in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Toss to combine and sprinkle veggies with fresh thyme leaves.
- Place baking sheet in preheated oven and roast until vegetables are tender and lightly charred, approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Transfer the roasted veggies and any juices from the baking sheet to a large soup pot and add vegetable broth. Cook over medium heat, occasionally stirring, until hot and bubbly. Remove from heat.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the contents of the soup pot until completely smooth. Stir in the coconut milk and fresh basil, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
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