INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 medium onion, thinly sliced
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3 garlic cloves, smashed with the side of a knife and peeled
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5 cups canned whole tomatoes in juice
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1 cup water
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2/3 cup heavy cream
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2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1/4 teaspoon celery seed
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1/4 teaspoon dried oregano or
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1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano
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1 tablespoon sugar
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Brown Butter Croutons:
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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4 slices european-style rustic bread, crusts removed, cut into 3/4- to 1- inch cubes (30 to 36 cubes) kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper