10 (3lbs) tomatoes, ripe, cored, halved and seeded
1 ½ tsp extra virgin, cold-pressed olive oil
2 red onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups vegetable stock
3 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
To taste, salt and pepper
Preheat broiler
Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray
Place tomatoes on the baking sheet, cut side down
Broil until skins are blistered, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool. Slip off skins and chop coarsely
Meanwhile, in a medium-sized saucepan, heat oil over medium-low heat.
Add onions and sauté for 5 minutes
Add garlic and sauté until the onions are very soft, about 5 minutes longer
Stir in tomatoes and cook, stirring for one minute
Transfer the mixture to a food processor or blender and process until smooth; return to the saucepan
Stir in stock and bring to a boil
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes
Remove from heat and stir in basil
Season with salt and pepper.