Tomato Basil Soup Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Sauté the Vegetables

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.

2. 2

   Add Tomatoes and Broth

   Stir in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Incorporate Basil and Seasoning

   Add the chopped basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar to the pot. Stir well and let the soup simmer for another 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

4. 4

   Blend the Soup

   Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. If you don't have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the soup to a blender in batches and blend until smooth. Return the blended soup to the pot.

5. 5

   Add Heavy Cream

   Stir in the heavy cream until fully incorporated. Heat the soup over low heat until warmed through, but do not boil.

6. 6

   Serve

   Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with additional basil leaves if desired. Serve hot with a dollop of heavy cream on top.