Creamy Summer Tomato Soup Recipe for Everyone

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1-2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 5 large vine-ripened tomatoes, coarsely chopped (approx. 4-5lbs)
• 1½ teaspoons sugar
• 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• ¾ cup heavy cream, (optional)
• Chopped fresh Basil for garnish