Melt the butter and add the carrots and onions until onions and carrots are starting caramelize, then add garlic until fragrant

Add the tomatoes, chicken stock, 2 bay leaves and a few pinches of salt and sugar. Add crushed red pepper here if you want it spicy. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes on low.

Pull off the heat and let cool for a bit. Remove the bay leaves and use a stick blender until smooth. Add the fresh basil a and blend until basil is incorporated. then taste for seasoning, put the pot on medium heat and add salt to taste, finish with cream to taste.