Childhood-Favorite Soup | Mama's Cooking

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 cup cream
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 1 (8-ounce) package cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup croutons, homemade or store-bought, divided