INGREDIENTS
1 cup
Basil, fresh
2
Bay leaves
1 cup
Carrots
1 cup
Celery
3
lbs Garden tomatoes, fresh
1 1/2 tbsp
Garlic
2
large stalks Italian flat-leaf parsley
2 cups
Onion
2
large sprigs Thyme
5 tbsp
Tomato paste
1 cup
Vegetable broth
1/2 tsp
Black pepper, freshly ground
2 tsp
Kosher salt
1 pinch
Red pepper flakes
1 tbsp
Sugar
1/2 cup
Olive oil, good-quality extra virgin
2 5.5 ounce cans
Tomato juice
1 tbsp
Butter
1/2 cup
Heavy cream
1
Your favorite grilled cheese sandwich