Roasted Tomato Basil Soup - California Grown

Ingredients

• 15-20 medium ripe Roma tomatoes (or Campari or other medium sized tomatoes)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion
• 6 cloves garlic
• 2 TSP butter or olive oil
• 32 oz. vegetable or chicken stock
• 1 28 oz. can whole tomatoes
• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• Salt and pepper