Rich Tomato Basil Soup with Cheese Toasts - Yummy Gusto

Ingredients

• 1 medium yellow onion, cut into chunks
• 5 fresh basil leaves, plus extra for decorating
• 6 roma tomatoes, cut in half
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup heavy cream, with more to finish if you want
• Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, left whole
• 1 whole head of garlic, cut in half (or 2 smaller ones if you'd like it stronger)
• 1/4 cup high-quality olive oil
• 1 cup vegetable or chicken stock
• A French baguette or sourdough loaf, sliced thin
• Pinch of salt and black pepper for seasoning
• Drizzle of olive oil for even coverage
• Gruyère cheese, shredded to coat the bread