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Better-Than-Grilled Cheese Tomato Soup

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 20 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 (28 ounce) can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups tomato juice
  • 1 (15 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, partially drained
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 bunch fresh basil, roughly chopped, or to taste