INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp
unsalted butter
1 tbsp
olive oil
1
large yellow onion, small dice
1/4 cup
all-purpose flour
2 28 ounce cans
roasted tomatoes (or 3 pounds of tomatoes, halved and roasted at 425 degrees for 30 minutes)
1
roasted red bell peppers (either from the jar and drained, or halved and season with salt, pepper and a few teaspoons of olive oil and roasted in the oven at 425 for 20 minutes)
3/4 cup
chicken stock
1/2 tbsp
kosher salt
1/2 tsp
red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp
dried thyme
1/2 tsp
pepper
1/2 cup
heavy cream (optional)
fresh basil leaves
1
baguette, sliced into triangles
Butter, at room temperature
4 cloves
garlic, finely chopped
1/2 lb
grated Gruyere
Fresh thyme for garnish