Creamy Tomato Soup Recipe: Garden Fresh Goodness!

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (approx. 1 cup, 150g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 2 teaspoons, 6g)
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (794g)
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained (411g)
• 4 cups vegetable broth (950ml)
• 1 teaspoon dried basil (5ml)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (5ml)
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) (2.5ml)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup heavy cream (120ml)
• 1 tablespoon sugar (15ml)
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)