Spicy Roasted Tomato Soup

In this twist on classic tomato soup, Calabrian chiles turn up the heat and the oven does most of the heavy lifting in creating a flavorful base. Roasting fresh tomatoes concentrates their natural flavors, which makes the method an excellent way to use up any forgotten, bruised or out of season tomatoes. Oil-packed chiles add complex flavor and zippy spice,while a splash of heavy cream lends body and balances the heat. If you're sensitive to spice, start with a smaller amount of chiles as you can always add more when blending or as a garnish. Each spoonful should warm (but not burn) the back of your throat, then settle before the next bite.