Summer IS Tomatoes - Day 2

Have you ever had Whole Foods tomato and zucchini soup?  It is wonderful! It is hearty and healthy!  I am not a fan of tomato soup but I love this soup.  I have such an abundance of tomatoes that I decided to try making it.  AND it is a good thing I have lots of tomatoes because it took several tries.  Since we don't have a Whole Foods nearby, I had to trust my memory for taste testing....and that is not always a good thing.  But have several attempts I've created a really good tomato and zucchini soup that I think is a close second.

Peel, core and chop approximately 10 tomatoes.  Then crush them (potato masher or food processor or blender - your choice). Add 1 grated carrot and the following spices: 1/2 teaspoon each rosemary, thyme, basil, salt, pepper.  Place in pot and heat to simmer.

At 400 degrees roast the following vegetables:  2 sliced and diced zucchinis, 1/4 of a red onion, 1/4 of a green bell pepper, 3-4 cloves garlic.  I roasted mine on parchment paper.  When veggies begin to brown they are ready!  Remove from oven and let cool.  When cooled enough to handle finely dice all veggies.  (Zucchini will not need dicing as it will be 'falling apart' already).  Add veggies to tomato base.  Slowly add 1/4 cup of half and half and 1 cup of broth (your choice of flavor) to soup.

Simmer soup for 2-3 hours to infuse all the flavors.

This is a hearty soup that is good year round.  I 'perfected' my recipe today and had it for lunch.  Or at least to me it is 'perfect'.  Hope you enjoy it.