Basque Roasted Toamto Soup

Yield:	8 Servings
Categories:

2	lb	Plum tomatoes; large
2	tb	Olive oil
1	ts	Granulated sugar
1	sm	Dried chiles; broken OR
1/4	ts	Crushed red pepper
2		Onions; finely chopped
2		Cloves garlic; crushed
1 1/2	ts	Paprika
1	tb	Fresh oregano; OR
1	ts	Dried oregano
1		28 oz. can Italian plum tomatoes; reserve liquid, drained, chopped
6	c	Chicken broth; reduced-sodium, defatted
		Salt and pepper; to taste
1/2	lb	Shrimp; optional
2	tb	Fresh chives; snipped OR
2	tb	Basil leaves; slivered