Sheet Pan Creamy Veggie Soup – heimmade

Ingredients

• 1 head of garlic
• 3 red bell peppers, halved with seeds removed
• 10 oz carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces (5 large carrots)
• 1/2 of a small head of cauliflower, roughly chopped
• 3 small tomatoes, quartered
• 1 small yellow onion, cut into wedges
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 2 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• Juice from 1 lemon (2 tbsp)
• 2 slices of bread (Sour dough adds the perfect bit of punch)
• 2-3 slices cheddar or American cheese (or cheese of your choice)
• 1-2 tablespoons butter, or whatever you need