One-Pot Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients

• 28 oz can Canned crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup Heavy cream
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1/4 cup Fresh basil
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 cup Vegetable broth
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper(optional)
• 1 tsp Sugar(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

2. 2

   Add crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, and sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   Stir in heavy cream and fresh basil. Simmer for 3 more minutes.

4. 4

   Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth directly in the pot (or carefully transfer to a blender in batches).

5. 5

   Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve hot, garnished with extra basil if desired.