Sup Tomat Panggang Berasap

Bahan-bahan (5 porsi)

• 1.5 kg / 3 lb tomatoes (, halved, cut a "V" out of the top to remove the core (Note 1))
• 5 g arlic cloves (, NOT peeled)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (, optional (Note 2))
• 1 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 g arlic cloves (, finely minced)
• 1 onion (, diced)
• 1 litre (4 cups) vegetable stock/broth
• 1/2 tsp + white sugar (, only if needed (Note 3))
• 1/2 cup cream (, optional, plus extra for drizzling (sub 30g/2tbsp butter, Note 4))
• 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh basil leaves (, NOT CRITICAL (Note 5))
• Grilled cheese!