Ingredients

  • 3 3/8 cups tomatoes different varieties, halved
  • 1/2 onion peeled and whole
  • 1 red chili pepper seeded, optional
  • olive oil drizzle
  • sugar
  • 6 7/8 tablespoons cream cheese
  • salt
  • ground black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • cilantro for garnish
  • lime wedges for garnish

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
  • Line a baking tray with parchment paper and scatter the top with the halved tomatoes cut-side up, onion, and chili pepper.
  • Drizzle everything with olive oil and sprinkle some sugar over the tomatoes only.
  • Roast 20 minutes or until softened. Let cool a bit then peel the tomatoes and chili pepper.
  • Add the tomatoes, chili, and onion into a food processor with the juices from the pan. Blend until smooth.
  • Add in the cream cheese and salt and pepper to taste. Blend again.
  • Add in the stock until reaching your desired consistency for the soup.
  • Serve garnished with cilantro leaves on top and a wedge of lime.