Award Winning Roasted Tomato & Basil Bisque With Fresh Local Ingredients - edible Southeastern Massa

Ingredients

• 4 lbs. ripe tomatoes cut into quarters.
• 6 cloves garlic (skins left on)
• 2 to 3 tablespoons good quality olive oil (divided)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 carrots (peeled, optional soaked overnight in water with a little lemon juice and salt, optional)
• 2 yellow onions (peeled and chopped)
• 4 celery stalks (chopped)
• 2x 32 oz chicken stock (unsalted (vegetable stock can be substituted))
• 10 to 12 fresh basil leaves
• Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• Croutons