Serve with a salad or a grilled cheese for dunking.

Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Toss cherry tomatoes and shallots with 1 tablespoon oil and oregano on the prepared baking sheet.

2 bowls of Copycat Panera’s Tomato-Basil Soup

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Roast until the tomatoes burst and the shallots are tender, about 20 minutes.

Do not turn the oven off.

Place a clean towel over the opening.

Process until smooth, about 30 seconds.

Pour into a large nonreactive saucepan.

Bring the tomato mixture to a simmer over medium heat.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.

Bake until toasted and crisp, about 15 minutes.

Divide the soup among 4 bowls; drizzle evenly with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil.

Top with croutons and garnish with basil, if desired.

To make ahead

Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

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