Homemade Tomato Soup (Fresh Tomatoes)

Name: Homemade Tomato Soup (Fresh Tomatoes)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 pounds ripe tomatoes; 4 cloves garlic (peeled); ½ onion (diced); ½ red bell pepper (diced); 2 tablespoons olive oil; salt and black pepper (to taste); ½ teaspoon dried basil; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (such as basil, parsley, oregano); ¼ cup parmesan cheese (optional garnish); ½ cup heavy whipping cream (optional); thinly sliced fresh basil leaves (for serving, optional)