Tomato Soup by Our Best Bites

olive oil or butter, onion, carrots, whole or tomatoes, chicken broth, kosher salt, pepper, basil, cream

– 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
– 1 large onion, diced (about 2 cups)
– 3 medium carrots, thinly sliced (about 1 heaping cup)
– 2 28-oz cans whole or diced tomatoes (San Marzano if you have them)
– 2 14-oz cans chicken broth (or vegetable or even beef)
– 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
– 1/4 teaspoon pepper
– heaping 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
– 1/2 cup cream (more if desired)