Rustic Style Roasted Tomato Basil Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lbs ripe plum tomatoes, cut in half
1/4 cup olive oil, plus
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper
2 cups chopped yellow onions
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (28 ounce) canned plum tomatoes, with their juice
4 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave
1 quart vegetable stock (or chicken stock)

Preparation

1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2.Toss together the tomatoes, 1/4 cup olive oil, salt and pepper.
3.Spread the tomatoes in 1 layer on a baking sheet and roast for 45 minutes.
4.In a 8-quart stockpot over medium heat, saute the onions and garlic with 2 Tbs olive oil, and red pepper flakes for 10 minutes or until the onions start to brown.
5.Add the canned tomatoes, basil, thyme, and stock.
6.Add the oven-roasted tomatoes, including the liquid on the baking sheet.
7.Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for 40 minutes.
8.Taste for seasonings.