Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients

• 14.5 oz Canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup Chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1/4 cup Onion(optional)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1/4 cup Heavy cream
• 1/4 cup Fresh basil
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/8 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Mince the garlic and chop the basil. If using onion, finely chop it.

2. 2

   Cook (20 minutes): In a pot, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion (if using) for 3 minutes, then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in crushed tomatoes and broth, add salt and pepper, and simmer for 15–17 minutes until slightly thickened.

3. 3

   Blend: Turn off the heat and carefully blend the soup until smooth (work in batches if needed).

4. 4

   Finish: Stir in the cream and return to low heat for 1–2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil.