Creamy Tomato Basil Soup with Toast

Ingredients

• 1 (14.5) oz Canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1/4 cup Fresh basil
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 3/4 cup Vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup Heavy cream(optional)
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/8 tsp Black pepper
• 2 slices Bread (for toast)
• 1 tsp Butter(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Mince the garlic and roughly chop the basil. Toast the bread slices until golden, then butter them lightly if using.

2. 2

   Cook (25 minutes): In a pot, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth; season with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Simmer for 20 minutes: Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.

4. 4

   Blend and finish: Turn off heat. Stir in the basil and heavy cream (if using). Blend the soup until smooth, then taste and adjust seasoning.

5. 5

   Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and dip the toast.