Foryoueats: Creamy Tomato-Balsamic Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cups beef broth
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 cup coarsely chopped onion
• 8 garlic cloves
• 4 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes, drained
• 1 cup half-and-half (or heavy cream)
• Cracked black pepper