Name: Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 small onion (diced); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 2 28 oz cans crushed tomatoes; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped, plus more for garnish); 1/2 cup heavy cream; Salt and pepper (to taste); 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)

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Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

A velvety tomato soup simmered with garlic, onion, and fresh basil, finished with a swirl of cream for richness.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Servings: 4 bowls

Course: Soup

Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
2 28 oz cans crushed tomatoes
2 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves chopped, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Method

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, and sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the chopped basil, then use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Warm through over low heat.
Ladle into bowls and garnish with extra basil and grated Parmesan, if desired.

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup