15-Minute Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients

• 1 (14.5) oz Canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup Vegetable or chicken broth
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1/3 cup Heavy cream (or whole milk)
• 1/4 cup Fresh basil(optional)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1/4 tsp Salt(optional)
• 1/8 tsp Black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (5 minutes): Mince the garlic and roughly chop the basil.

2. 2

   Cook (10 minutes): In a small pot, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add the crushed tomatoes and broth, stir, and bring to a gentle simmer. Simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Blend and finish (within the 15 minutes total): Turn off heat and blend the soup until smooth. Stir in the cream (or milk) and season with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Serve: Swirl in basil (or stir in just before serving) and serve hot.