Melt butter over medium heat in a heavy bottom saucepan, add the leeks, and cook for 10 minutes stirring occasionally to prevent it from burning.
Stir in tomatoes, roasted pepper, broth, and spices. Cover the pot loosely and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook for 8 minutes. Add the beans, basil, thyme, and sugar. Cook for 5 minutes.
Add the heavy cream and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and serve. Enjoy with a baguette
Notes
HOW TO MAKE ROASTED PEPPER AND GARLICTo make the roasted bell pepper at home, you'll need about 3 red bell pepper and 1 garlic head wrapped in aluminum foil.
Preheat the broiler to high setting (some ovens have the hi-low functions)
Place the pepper and wrapped garlic on a single layer in a broiler-safe pan/sheet.
Place the sheet on the highest rack without touching the flame.
Broil for 10 minutes turning once or twice with a metal tong until charred and bubbly. Cool completely and chop. Squeeze the garlic head to release the garlic.