Roasted Tomato Soup
from Kiwi and Carrot

½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half

Salt and pepper, to taste

¼ tsp. dried pepper flakes, optional

Pinch of sugar

1 tsp. dried thyme

3 Tbsp. fresh parsley

½ cup fresh basil

4 cups chicken stock

¼ cup olive oil

2 yellow onions

6-8 cloves garlic

3 pounds fresh tomatoes, any variety or a mix