Tomato Bisque

Bahan-bahan (4 porsi)

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion (¼-inch diced)
• 2 medium carrots (scrubbed and ¼-inch diced)
• 3 cloves minced garlic (about 1 tablespoon)
• 3 to 4 cups low sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (if packed in oil, drain and pat dry)
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
• ½ cup half-and-half or heavy cream
• Chopped fresh basil or parsley (optional for serving)