Mouthwatering Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
- 9 roma tomatoes, sliced lengthwise
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed san marzano tomatoes
- 1 cup loosely chopped fresh basil
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- Cubed bread pieces
- Extra olive oil
- Diced garlic
- Chopped basil