Description
A rich and velvety tomato soup blended with heavy cream and fresh basil for a luxurious, comforting experience.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onions and sauté until translucent and soft.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add tomato paste and stir for 2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a boil then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until completely smooth.
- Lower heat and slowly whisk in heavy cream until incorporated.
- Stir in fresh chopped basil and season with salt, pepper, and sugar if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American/Italian