Preheat oven to 400* F.
In a large blender, combine vegetable stock and cashews. Set aside while the vegetables roast. This will allow the cashews time to soften.
2 ½ Cups Vegetable Stock, ¼ Cup Raw Unsalted Cashews
Onto a large baking sheet, add Roma and cherry tomatoes, onion, carrot and garlic cloves. Drizzle with olive oil and a big pinch of salt and pepper. Toss to coat, then arrange the Roma tomatoes so they are cut side up.
2 Pounds Roma Tomatoes, halved and core cut out, 1 Pound Cherry Tomatoes, 2 Small Yellow Onions, quartered, 1 Large Carrot, peeled and chopped in to 1" chunks, 6 Large Cloves of Garlic, Salt and Pepper, 3 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Roast the vegetables in a 400* F oven for 75-85 minutes, stopping every 20 minutes to turn the tray and stir the vegetables. They should be brown and the Roma tomatoes should have lost much of their liquid.
Scoop the vegetables into the blender with the cashews and vegetable stock. Add tomato paste, then blend on high until the soup is completely smooth. Taste the soup and add additional salt and pepper if needed.
3 tablespoon Tomato Paste
Pour the soup into a large saucepan and heat over medium heat until the soup is hot. Garnish with chopped basil and serve!
Fresh Basil to Garnish