Sun Dried Tomato Soup with Polenta Croutons

Name: Sun Dried Tomato Soup with Polenta Croutons
Ingredients: For the polenta croutons; 3 cups water; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 2 tablespoons butter; 3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese; For the soup; 4 tablespoons butter; 2 large shallots, minced; 2 large cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup diced sun dried tomatoes packed in oil, but drained; 3 tablespoons AP flour; 1 28 ounce can San Marzano tomatoes; 6 cups chicken broth; 4 large basil leaves, torn; The Polenta Croutons