Fire Roasted Tomato Soup

1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cans (14.5 oz each) Muir Glen® organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14 oz) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, cilantro or Italian flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 cup whipping cream

1. In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in butter 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until onion is crisp-tender.
2. Stir in tomatoes, broth, 1 tablespoon of the basil, the sugar and red pepper. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat; uncover and cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
3. In blender, place half of the mixture. Cover and blend until pureed. Add remaining mixture; cover and blend until pureed. Return to saucepan; heat over medium heat until hot. Remove from heat; stir in cream and remaining 1 tablespoon basil.

Serve this soothing tomato soup with a grilled cheese sandwich. Skip the American cheese--use Manchego, Gruyère or white Cheddar instead.