Tomato Bisque with Noodles

Ingredients

• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup small dry noodle like ditalini, anelletti, or macaroni
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 28 oz Canned Fire-Roasted Diced Tomatoes
• fresh basil/parsley, chopped for garnish
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes or black pepper
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2/3 cup cooking sherry
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled & thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tbsp light brown sugar
• 3/4 cup chicken or vegetable stock
• 2 shallots, thinly sliced