Classic Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil(paid link)
• 1 medium yellow onion(paid link)
• 3 clove garlic(paid link)
• 28 oz crushed tomatoes(paid link)
• 4 cup vegetable broth(paid link)
• ½ cup heavy cream(paid link)
• ½ cup fresh basil(paid link)
• 1 tsp salt(paid link)
• ¼ tsp black pepper(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped yellow onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

2. 2

   Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.

3. 3

   Stir in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Carefully transfer the soup to a blender (or use an immersion blender) and blend until smooth. Return to the pot.

5. 5

   Stir in the heavy cream, fresh basil, salt, and pepper. Heat gently until warmed through, do not boil.

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