Tomato Soup with Sourdough Grilled Cheese Croutons

Ingredients

• 2 TBSP olive oil
• 2 TBSP butter (for the soup)
• 2 and 1/2 TBSP minced garlic
• 3/4 Cup yellow onion, diced
• 1 Cup carrots, shredded
• 1/2 TSP black pepper
• Pinch of salt + 2 TSP
• 2 28 Oz cans crushed tomatoes
• 1 Cup heavy cream
• 4 Cups chicken broth or vegetable broth (I used chicken)
• 2 15 Oz can tomato sauce
• 1 TBSP dried Italian seasonings
• 1 TBSP fresh parsley
• 1 TSP fresh thyme leaves
• 1/2 TBSP sugar
• Half a loaf of sourdough bread, cut in slices
• 1/2 Cup butter (for the grilled cheese)
• Mild cheddar cheese, shredded
• Thinly sliced fresh basil(for garnish)