Creamy Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• •2 tbsp olive oil
• •1 medium onion, chopped
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• •2 cups vegetable broth
• •1 tsp dried basil
• •1/2 tsp salt
• •1/4 tsp black pepper
• •1/2 cup heavy cream
• •Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, until translucent.

3. 3

   Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

4. 4

   Pour in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

5. 5

   Add the dried basil, salt, and pepper. Allow the soup to simmer for 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove the pot from heat and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a blender in batches and blend until smooth.

7. 7

   Return the pot to low heat and stir in the heavy cream. Warm gently and adjust seasoning if necessary.

8. 8

   Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves if desired.