Creamy Tomato Soup Recipe

Directions

1. 1

   Sauté the Aromatics

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

2. 2

   Add Tomatoes and Broth

   Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Stir in the dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

3. 3

   Blend the Soup

   Once the soup has simmered for 15 minutes, use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. If you don't have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until smooth.

4. 4

   Stir in Cream

   Return the pureed soup to the pot (if using a blender) and stir in the heavy cream. Heat the soup gently over low heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Serve

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