Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Tomato and Orzo Soup

large red bell peppers ((about 20 oz))

olive oil

medium yellow onion (, chopped (1 1/2 cups))

large carrot (, diced (3/4 cup))

garlic (, minced)

low-sodium chicken broth

Hunt's Petite Diced Tomatoes

Hunt's Tomato Paste

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

sugar ((if needed))

small sprig fresh basil (, plus more chopped basil for serving)

orzo

heavy cream or half and half

Finely shredded parmesan cheese (, for serving)