Roasted Tomato Basil Soup with Ricotta Grilled Cheese | CarnalDish

Ingredients

• 4.5 pounds tomatoes, halved and quartered (SEE NOTE)
• 15 cloves garlic (or 1 small head), skins removed and left whole
• 3 shallots, peeled and quartered
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• Olive oil
• Kosher Salt and black pepper
• Pinch of sugar
• Herbs de provence
• Crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 quart vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry wine, optional
• 1 large bunch fresh basil, about 1 cup packed, plus more for garnish
• 1-2 additional tablespoons granulated or brown sugar, if needed
• 3 sweet yellow onions
• 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
• Juice from a lemon, about 3 tablespoons
• 15 ounce container whole milk ricotta
• Whole milk mozzarella slices (SEE NOTE)
• 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons parmigiano reggiano, grated
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped fine
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• Pinch of kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons japanese or regular mayo
• Sliced bread of choice (SEE NOTE)