Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 pounds tomatoes, halved lengthwise
  • 2 large red bell peppers, quartered, seeded
  • 1 onion, cut into thin wedges
  • 4 large garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried
  • 2 cups (about) water
  • 4 tablespoons part-skim ricotta cheese, room temperature
  • Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 450F.
  • Arrange tomatoes (cut side up), bell peppers, onion and garlic cloves on large baking sheet.
  • Drizzle oil over; sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
  • Roast vegetables until brown and tender, turning peppers and onion occasionally, about 40 minutes.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Cool.
  • Transfer vegetables and any accumulated juices to processor.
  • Add thyme leaves.
  • Puree soup, gradually adding enough water to thin soup to desired consistency.
  • Chill until cold, about 3 hours.
  • (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
  • Cover and keep refrigerated.
  • If soup becomes too thick, thin with water to desired consistency.)
  • Ladle soup into bowls.
  • Top each with 1 tablespoon ricotta cheese.
  • Garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired.