Roasted Tomato Basil Soup | Charlotte Fashion Plate

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 pounds cherry tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt, more for taste
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 yellow onion, quartered
• 1 bulb garlic with the top cut off
• 1/2 jalapeño with ribs and seeds
• 5 torn basil leaves, plus more for garnish
• 3/4 cup chicken or vegetable stock
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Cracked black pepper for garnish
• Drizzle of olive oil for garnish
• 1/2 baguette cut into pieces
• 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder