Preheat oven to 240°C/220°C fan-forced. Line 3 baking trays with baking paper. Place tomatoes on 2 trays. Drizzle with cup oil and toss to coat. Season. Bake for 10 minutes or until slightly softened.
2
Place bread slices on remaining tray. Drizzle with 1 tbs oil and sprinkle with half of the cheese. Bake for 12 minutes or until golden and crisp.
3
Place stock and cream in a large saucepan and bring to the boil over medium heat. Add tomatoes and remaining cheese to pan. Remove pan from heat. Using a stick blender, blend until smooth and combined. Return to the boil, if needed, to heat through.
4
Combine pesto and remaining oil in a small bowl. Top soup with pesto and parsley. Serve with cheesy bread.
Notes
Tip: This is a great zero-waste recipe, perfect for using up day-old sourdough, overripe tomatoes or small amounts of parmesan.