CreamyTomato BasilSoup

Instructions

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 cans (28 ounces each) of whole peeled tomatoes

2 cups vegetable or chicken broth

1/2 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon dried basil (or 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves)

Salt and pepper to taste

1. Add the canned tomatoes (with their juice) and broth. Simmer for 20 minutes, breaking up the tomatoes with a spoon.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

2. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth (or carefully blend in batches using a countertop blender).

3. Stir in the cream, sugar, and basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Simmer for 5 more minutes, then serve warm with crusty bread or grilled cheese.