Florida Tomato Soup - Fresh From Florida : Fresh From Florida

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Florida tomatoes, roughly chopped
• 2 Florida carrots, roughly chopped
• ½ small onion, roughly chopped
• 2-4 cups vegetable broth (depending on desired consistency)
• 6-8 basil leaves, hand torn
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ lemon, juiced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ cup heavy cream
• Several dashes hot sauce (optional)
• Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste