Name: Tomato Basil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 pounds roma tomatoes; 8 cloves garlic (smashed, with paper removed); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 8 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 carrot (shredded, about 1 cup); 1/2 medium yellow onion (shredded, about 3/4 cup); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth ((use chicken broth if you prefer)); 1 cup half and half; 1/2 cup slivered fresh basil; 1 cup cooked orzo pasta; 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese