Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients

• crushed tomatoes2 cans crushed tomatoes
• onion1 onion (diced)
• garlic3 cloves garlic (minced)
• vegetable broth2 cups vegetable broth
• heavy cream1/2 cup heavy cream
• fresh basil1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
• olive oil2 tbsp olive oil
• salt1 tsp salt
• black pepper1/2 tsp black pepper

Steps

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.

   medium
2. 2

   Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft.

   medium5 minutes
3. 3

   Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

   medium1 minute
4. 4

   Add the crushed tomatoes, broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.

   medium
5. 5

   Simmer for 20 minutes.

   low20 minutes
6. 6

   Blend the soup until smooth, then stir in the cream and basil.
7. 7

   Warm through and serve.

   low2 minutes