Creamy Tomato Soup

What you'll need

• 2 tablespoonsbutter
• 1/2yellow onion, diced
• 2 clovesgarlic, minced
• 1 can (28 oz)crushed tomatoes
• 1.5 cupsvegetable or chicken broth
• 1/2 cupheavy cream
• 1 teaspoonsugar
• to taste salt and black pepper
• fresh basil for garnish

Let's cook

1. 1Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the onion for 4-5 minutes until softened.
2. 2Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. 3Stir in the crushed tomatoes, broth, and sugar, then simmer for 12-15 minutes.
4. 4Blend the soup with an immersion blender until smooth, or carefully in batches in a countertop blender.
5. 5Stir in the cream, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with fresh basil before serving.