Creamy Tomato Basil Soup with Roasted Garlic and Asiago Cheese

INGREDIENTS

lbs ripe Roma tomatoes

1 1/2

heads garlic ((90g))

3 1/2 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil

medium yellow onion (, chopped (1 1/3 cups))

1 28 ounce can

crushed tomatoes (I prefer Contadina or Muir Glen)

1 14 ounce can

low-sodium chicken broth

1 1/2 tsp

salt ((or to taste))

1 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

1 tsp

granulated sugar (, to taste)

1/4 tsp

crushed red pepper flakes

1/3 cup

chopped fresh basil (, plus more for garnish)

1/2 cup

heavy cream

4 oz

. Asiago cheese (, finely shredded)

fresh croutons (, crusty bread or crackers, for serving)