Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (28 oz) whole tomatoes
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 cup cream
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

Steps

1. Melt the butter in a pot and cook the onion 5 minutes until soft. Add the garlic for 30 seconds.
2. Add the tomatoes, broth, salt and pepper. Simmer 15 minutes.
3. Add the basil and blend with an immersion blender until smooth.
4. Stir in the cream and heat gently. Taste and adjust the salt.

Leftovers

Soup keeps 4 days in the refrigerator or 3 months in the freezer. Reheat gently and bring to a simmer before serving.

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