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Creamy tomato basil soup garnished with fresh basil leaves and a swirl of cream

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Velvety creamy tomato basil soup made from scratch. Cozy, comforting, and perfect with a grilled cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Cook the onion for 5 minutes until soft.
  2. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, and sugar. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream, basil, salt, and pepper. Warm through and serve.