Basil‑Pistou Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

2. 2

   Add the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in the fresh basil leaves and blend the soup with an immersion blender until smooth, about 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Return the soup to low heat, stir in the heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, and heat for another 2 minutes without boiling.

5. 5

   Serve hot, garnished with a few extra basil leaves if desired.