Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Pre heat over to 350F.
2. 2
   cut tomatoes in to halves (Smaller pieces for larger tomatoes) and place on a baking sheet.
3. 3
   Drizzle extra virgin olive oil on the tomatoes and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. 4
   Add the whole garlic cloves to the tomatoes and bake in the oven for 45 min to 1 hr until tomatoes are tender and juicy.
5. 5
   Remove the tomatoes and garlic and place in a blender and add basil leaves.
6. 6
   blend until smooth.
7. 7
   Add extra virgin olive oil and butter to a soup pot and fry the chopped onions until translucent (a couple of minutes).
8. 8
   Add red pepper flakes.
9. 9
   Add flour to the onions and stir using a spatula or wooden spoon to make sure there are no lumps.
10. 10
    Let cook for a minute until raw flour smell disappears.
11. 11
    Add the vegetable broth, tomato basil paste and milk.
12. 12
    Mix well and let it simmer for a few more minutes.
13. 13
    Serve hot.