Chunky Tomato-Red Pepper Soup

• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 2 medium red bell peppers
• 1 medium sweet onion
• 2 clove garlic
• 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 tsp. smoked paprika
• 1 can whole peeled plum tomatoes with basil
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1/2 Tbsp. kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground pepper
• cup heavy cream
• cup chopped fresh basil
• Grilled Cheese Croutons

Grilled Cheese Croutons

• 4 slice toasted multigrain sourdough bread
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 1/4 cups shredded aged white Cheddar cheese