Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

A warm, comforting soup with the rich flavors of ripe tomatoes and fresh basil, finished with a touch of cream. Perfect for a cozy meal on a cold day.

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat. 2. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until softened. 3. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes until they start to break down. 4. Pour in the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes. 5. Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender. 6. Stir in the heavy cream and chopped basil, simmer for another 2 minutes. 7. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.

1 cup chopped tomatoes 1/2 cup vegetable broth 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 small onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped Salt and pepper to taste