Tomato Basil Soup

2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, grated
1/4 cup butter
28 oz can FIRE ROASTED tomatoes (Hunts or Muir Glen in Natural Foods Section)
1/4 cup FRESH basil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4-1/2 cup cream (optional)
tortellini, cooked (optional)

1) Saute onion and carrot in butter until soft.
2) Add other ingredients and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
3) Using an immersion blender, puree the soup (if you use a regular blender, do it in small batches).
4) When serving, put a few pieces of tortellini in the bowl, and then add soup. Drizzle some cream and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.