Tomato Basil Soup

Tomato Basil Soup

Velvety roasted tomato soup that tastes like summer, even from a can in winter.

Prep
Cook
Total
Servings
6

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onionchopped
  • 3 cloves garlicsliced
  • 2 (28 oz) cans whole tomatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot and cook the onion until soft, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic for 1 minute.
  2. Add the tomatoes with their juice, the broth, sugar and salt. Simmer for 25 minutes.
  3. Add the basil and blend until smooth.
  4. Stir in the cream and warm through. Taste and adjust the seasoning.

Notes

Make it vegan by using coconut milk instead of cream.

Freezes well for 3 months (freeze before adding the cream).

Recipe from https://demo.scrumptiouswp.com/recipe/tomato-basil-soup/