Roasted Tomato Soup – Fast Comfort Food

Ingredients

• 2 pounds of ripe tomatoes, halved
• 6 cloves of garlic, peeled
• 1 medium red onion, quartered
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
• 4 cups of vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon of dried basil
• 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 1/2 cup of heavy cream (optional)
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)