Rustic Style Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

• 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)

1. 1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. 2.Toss together the tomatoes, 1/4 cup olive oil, salt and pepper.
3. 3.Spread the tomatoes in 1 layer on a baking sheet and roast for 45 minutes.
4. 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. 5.Add the canned tomatoes, basil, thyme, and stock.
6. 6.Add the oven-roasted tomatoes, including the liquid on the baking sheet.
7. 7.Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for 40 minutes.
8. 8.Taste for seasonings.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/rustic-style-roasted-tomato-basil-soup-368837 (may not work)