Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients

• 400 g ripe tomatoes
• 10 g fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 medium onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 200 ml vegetable broth
• 30 ml heavy cream(optional)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat, add finely chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté for 2‑3 minutes until softened.

2. 2

   Add chopped tomatoes and vegetable broth, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   Stir in fresh basil leaves, blend the soup until smooth with an immersion blender, then swirl in cream (if using), season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.