Tomato and Roasted Pepper Bisque – Grand Fete

Ingredients

• 4 red bell peppers, chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, peeled
• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 onion, minced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can (28 oz) whole tomatoes
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 springs fresh thyme
• 1/4 cup half n' half