Tomato Basil Soup
Velvety roasted tomato soup that tastes like summer, even from a can in winter.
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
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Heat the oil in a large pot and cook the onion until soft, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic for 1 minute.
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Add the tomatoes with their juice, the broth, sugar and salt. Simmer for 25 minutes.
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Add the basil and blend until smooth.
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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/