Roasted Tomato Basil with Orzo Soup

INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 lb

tomatoes, cut in half

4 cloves

garlic, smashed with paper on

1 tbsp

olive oil

sprigs fresh oregano or fresh thyme

kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

2 tbsp

butter, divided

carrot, peeled and chopped

1/2

yellow onion chopped

1 tsp

kosher salt

1/2 tsp

cayenne pepper

3 cups

vegetable stock

1 5.5 ounce can

V-8 vegetable juice

1 cup

half and half or cream

1/2 cup

slivered basil

1/4 cup

parmesan cheese

1 cup

cooked orzo pasta