Cookwith - Roasted Tomato Soup with Ricotta Toasts

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, cored and chopped
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped (plus more for garnish)
• 4 slices crusty bread
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
• Zest of 1 lemon