Tomato Basil Soup

Ingrediente

Roast early girl tomatoes in 400 degree oven; salt and pepper tomatoes; rub with olive oil and sprinkle thyme sprigs over them. Coat whole garlic cloves with salt and pepper and olive oil and put in center of roasting pan with tomatoes; cover and protect cloves with grouped and clustered tomatoes

Caramelize 1-3 onions (depending on how much soup is being made) over high heat, continuously stirring with spoon. Use olive oil as the fat. Add whole or sliced garlic cloves after onion has turned translucent

Throw in 1-2 bouquet garnis of basil and fresh bay leaves 5-10 mins before onions are done

Fill pot with water; add salt and pepper, roasted tomatoes and garlic and juices from roasting pan (remove thyme sprigs first)

Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, simmer for 20 mins

Take soup off heat and puree

Garnish with garlic croutons and garlic oil