Creamy Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cans (28 oz each) whole peeled tomatoes
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp dried basil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat and cook the onion for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
2. 2Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. 3Pour in the tomatoes with their juices, breaking them up with a spoon, then add the vegetable broth, sugar, and basil.
4. 4Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes to let the flavors develop.
5. 5Puree the soup with an immersion blender until smooth, or carefully blend in batches in a countertop blender.
6. 6Stir in the heavy cream and warm gently over low heat without boiling.
7. 7Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

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