Creamy Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons

large tomatoes, washed and cored

garlic, peeled

shallot, quartered (use ¼ an onion if you don't have a shallot)

kosher salt

ground black pepper

olive oil

leaves basil, sliced thinly (chiffonade)

leaves sage, sliced thinly (chiffonade)

heavy cream

sugar

salt and pepper,

slices crusty bread

butter, plus more for the pan

slices cheese (I used Swiss)