What you need:

3 lbs. organic plum tomatoes, halved
canola oil cooking spray
2 cups yellow onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup fresh basil
2 quarts chicken or vegetable stock
28 oz. organic canned plum tomatoes in juice
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. fresh thyme
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1 tbsp. canola oil

What to do:

Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Mix tomatoes, pepper and salt; spray with canola oil cooking spray, then spread on baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes. Saute onions and garlic with 1 tbsp. canola oil and red pepper in large pot on medium-low heat for 15 minutes or until onions brown. Add canned tomatoes, stock, basil and thyme to the same pot, then pour in baked tomatoes with liquid from baking sheet. Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for 40 minutes. Blend in a blender or food processor until only slightly chunky; serve hot or cold.

Makes 15 3/4-cup servings

Nutritional info: 60 calories, 1.5 grams fat, 2 grams fiber, 2 grams protein, 9 grams carbohydrates.