Easy Vegan Tomato Soup

Steps

1. 01

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut your tomatoes in half and arrange on a baking sheet.

2. 02

   Coat tomatoes with cooking spray, sprinkle with salt & pepper to taste.

3. 03

   Bake at 400° for 50 minutes or until tomatoes are lightly charred. Reserve juices.

4. 04

   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add roasted tomatoes, garlic, rice, vegetable stock, fire roasted diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper to the pot.

5. 05

   Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

6. 06

   Using an immersion blender, blend the soup in the pot.

7. 07

   ▢ Divide into 4 bowls, top with chives or fresh parsley if desired.