Preheat the oven to 425
Wash and chopped tomatoes, garlic and red bell pepper
Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and a little olive oil.
Place on foil-lined baking sheet And roast 30 min, remove from oven and set aside.
In a large stockpot or Dutch oven melt butter and 1/4 cup oil
Sauté onions until soft (about 3-4 mins).
Add in tomato paste and stir to break up
Add in chicken broth and continue to stir until paste is fully dissolved.
Add in roasted tomatoes, garlic and bell pepper.
Add in seasonings and allow to simmer 5-7 mins.
Add heavy cream and stir to incorporate.
Taste and see if you need to add more salt or pepper. If it’s too acidic add in a little brown sugar to help balance the flavor profile.
Use an immersion blender (or high powered blender) to blend until smooth.
Serve and enjoy