Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients

• 3 pounds plum or Roma tomatoes, cored and halved
• 6 garlic cloves, smashed
• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
• 2 cups loosely packed basil leaves
• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
• Fresh cracked pepper