Roasted Tomato Basil Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons

INGREDIENTS

lbs plum tomatoes

yellow onion, large dice

6 cloves

garlic, peeled (4 left whole for roasting and 2 minced for sauteeing)

4 tbsp

olive oil, divided

1/3 cup

dry red wine

2 cups

chicken stock

1 tbsp

balsamic vinegar

6 oz

can tomato paste

1/4 cup

fresh basil, finely chopped (and some extra set aside for garnish)

1/2 tsp

red pepper flakes

1 tsp

kosher salt

1/2 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

pieces whole wheat bread, crust cut off

Cheese of your choice: I used cheddar and pepper jack

Butter or olive oil spray