Creamy Tomato Soup Recipe

Directions

1. 1

   Sauté the Vegetables

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

2. 2

   Add Tomatoes and Broth

   Stir in the canned whole tomatoes (with their juice) and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Blend the Soup

   After simmering, use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup in batches to a countertop blender. Ensure to let it cool slightly before blending.

4. 4

   Add Cream and Seasonings

   Return the blended soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and dried basil. Heat the soup over low heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Serve

   Ladle the creamy tomato soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve warm.