Vegetable Soup with Cream Garnish

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped or 1 can of diced tomatoes (14 oz)
• 4 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium if preferred)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme or oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Cream for garnish (optional)

Method:

Preparing the Vegetables:

1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (392 degrees Fahrenheit).
2. Place the chopped onion, minced garlic, and chopped tomatoes in a baking dish.
3. Add the olive oil, salt, and pepper (black pepper) and toss the ingredients well to coat.

Roasting: 4. Put the baking dish in the oven and roast the vegetables for 25-30 minutes, or until they are tender and golden.

Blending: 5. After removing the vegetables from the oven, place them in a blender. 6. Add the vegetable broth and thyme or oregano. 7. Blend the ingredients until you achieve a smooth consistency.

Serving: 8. Pour the soup into bowls and garnish with cream as desired.

Note:

You can serve the soup with toasted bread or any type of side salad.