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To roast the tomatoes and garlic bulbs, see the Herb Roasted Tomatoes recipe for detailed instructions.
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In a medium-sized Dutch oven pot over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Once heated, sauté the chopped onions until translucent and fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer the sautéed onions to a high-powered blender along with roasted tomatoes, garlic (squeezed from the bulb), tomato paste, and vegetable stock. Blend on high speed until fully smooth. Reserve a portion of roasted tomatoes for garnish, if desired.
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In the same Dutch oven pot over medium-high heat, add the blended tomato mixture, heavy cream, sea salt, All-Purpose Blend, and smoked paprika. Stir until combined. Bring to a boil for 1-2 minutes, then reduce the heat and let simmer for 5-6 minutes until thickened.
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Remove the soup from heat and serve immediately in prepared bowls. Garnish with reserved roasted tomatoes and pair with a grilled cheese sandwich, if desired.