Scratch Crafted Recipes | Family Meals, Baked Goods & Comfort Food - SCRATCH CRAFTED MEALS

Ingredients

• 2 ½ lbs fresh Roma or vine-ripened tomatoes, halved
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and whole
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1 tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
• ½ tsp dried oregano (optional)
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• ½ cup heavy cream or coconut milk (optional, for creaminess)