Hearty Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ripe plum tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 1 stalk of celery, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 teeaspoon fresh marjoram leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried
• 2 cups water
• 4-5 tablespoon heavy cream plus extra to garnish
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
• salt and pepper