Ingredients
Method
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange halved Roma tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and quartered onion on a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper. Place the head of garlic cut-side up on a square of foil, drizzle with oil, wrap tightly, and nestle onto the sheet. Roast for 25 minutes until tomatoes are blistered, tender, and slightly charred at the edges.
- Transfer all the roasted tomatoes, onions, and pan juices directly into a large soup pot or Dutch oven. Squeeze the soft roasted garlic cloves out of their skins into the pot (discard skins).
- Pour in chicken bone broth and add the packed fresh basil leaves. Using an immersion blender (or transferring in batches to a high-speed blender), purée the soup until completely smooth, silky, and velvety.
- Place the pot over medium-low heat. Stir in heavy whipping cream and freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano. Simmer gently for 5 minutes to marry all flavors. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or cracked pepper if needed.
- While soup simmers, butter sourdough slices on one side and sandwich with shredded cheddar and Swiss. Grill in a skillet over medium heat until golden-crusted and cheese is gooey. Cut into triangles. Ladle hot soup into bowls, swirl with cream, garnish with fresh basil, and serve with warm grilled cheese dippers.
