Heavenly Roasted Basil Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 sprig rosemary
• 3 pounds ripe plum tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
• 1 large onion, diced
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 quart vegetable broth