INGREDIENTS
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3 pounds roma tomatoes, halved lengthwise
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Extra-virgin olive oil
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Kosher salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
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4 cloves garlic, unpeeled
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4 cups chicken stock
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1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flake
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1 tablespoon grated raw onion
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4 – 6 1-inch thick slices of bread (I used roasted garlic bread), toasted until golden and hard
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Unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 cup coarsely grated cheddar (I used a mix of white and yellow)