Best Tomato Soup with Heavy Creamy Dream Comfort

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
• 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 ½ cups, 200g)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 2 tsp, 12g)
• 28 ounces (800g) crushed tomatoes (canned)
• 14.5 ounces (410g) diced tomatoes (canned), undrained
• 4 cups (950ml) vegetable broth or chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
• 1 teaspoon dried basil (5ml)
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano (2.5ml)
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (5ml)
• ½ teaspoon salt (2.5ml), or to taste
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper (1.25ml), or to taste
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
• Croutons, for serving (optional)