Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients

• 28 oz Canned Crushed Tomatoes
• 2 cups Vegetable Broth
• 0.5 cup Heavy Cream
• 0.25 cup Fresh Basil Leaves
• 1 medium Yellow Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 2 tbsp Butter
• to taste Salt and Black Pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Stir in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

5. 5

   Stir in the fresh basil leaves.

6. 6

   Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer to a standard blender in batches.

7. 7

   Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.

8. 8

   Heat through for 2 minutes and serve warm.