Include tomatoes and broth. Add the crushed tomatoes, chopped tomatoes, and chicken or vegetable broth. Mix thoroughly.
Add seasoning to the soup. Include the dried basil. If you have fresh basil, add it later with the cream. Also, add salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if you like. Heat the mixture until it boils, then lower the heat and let it cook gently for 20 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Mix the soup (if desired). To make the soup smoother, blend it with an immersion blender until it's smooth. If you like a chunkier texture, you can leave it as it is.
Include cream, Parmesan cheese, and basil leaves. Add the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil (if you have it) and mix well. Allow the soup to cook for 5 more minutes, stirring often, until the cheese is melted and the soup is smooth.
Serve and Decorate: Put the soup in bowls, add more Parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper on top, and serve it hot with crunchy bread or a piece of garlic bread.
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Use a lighter alternative instead of half-and-half.
If the tomatoes are too sour, add a little bit of sugar.