Tomato Soup Recipe

Directions

1. 1

   Sauté the Vegetables

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and carrots, and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they are soft. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.

2. 2

   Add Tomatoes and Broth

   Pour in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

3. 3

   Blend the Soup

   Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a regular blender and blend until smooth.

4. 4

   Add Cream and Season

   Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. If desired, add fresh basil for extra flavor. Heat the soup gently until warmed through.

5. 5

   Serve

   Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with slices of bread on the side.