Tomato Soup with Cheese Fondue Croutons

Ingredients

• 1 fondue Chic! au gin by 1001 Fondues, snack size, 125 g (4 oz.), sliced into strips
• Olive oil
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 x 796 ml (28 oz) diced tomatoes, canned
• Herbes de Provence, to taste
• 450 ml (1 ¾ cups) vegetable broth
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) tomato paste
• Pinch of sugar
• 1 baguette
• Fresh basil pesto
• Salt and pepper