INGREDIENTS
2 1/2
lbs fresh, ripe tomatoes (any variety), sliced in half
4
TB extra virgin olive oil
1
TB kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 tsp
freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
2
medium onions, chopped
10
garlic cloves, chopped
2
each) cans fire roasted tomatoes with juicees
3 cups
fresh basil leaves, lightly packed
2 tsp
dried oregano
6 cups
good quality chicken stock (vegetable stock, if you want it vegan)
1 tsp
sugar, depending on sweetness of tomatoes