Tomato and Basil Risotto

Ingredients

• 7 cups well seasoned vegetable stock, garlic stock or chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup minced onion
• Salt to taste
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound tomatoes, grated
• Pinch of sugar
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
• Salt
• freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 cup dry white or rosé wine, such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc
• 1/2 pound additional sweet ripe tomatoes, finely diced (about ¾ cup)
• 1/4 cup slivered fresh basil
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (1 to 2 ounces)