Copycat Paneras Tomato Basil Soup
We've re-created Panera's Tomato-Basil Soup, loved for its richness and subtle sweetness, by roasting cherry tomatoes and shallots, which add natural sweet flavors and eliminate the need for added sugar. Serve with a salad or a grilled cheese for dunking.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 medium shallots, quartered lengthwise
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 (28 ounce) can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup packed chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 3 ounces rustic whole-wheat bread, cubed (3/4-inch; 2 cups)