Easy Tomato Basil Soup

What you'll need

• 2 tablespoonsolive oil
• 1 mediumyellow onion, diced
• 3 clovesgarlic, minced
• 2 cans (28 oz each)crushed tomatoes
• 2 cupsvegetable or chicken broth
• 1 teaspoonsugar
• 1 teaspoondried basil
• 1/2 cupheavy cream
• 1/4 cupfresh basil leaves, chopped
• to tastesalt and black pepper

Let's cook

1. 1Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
2. 2Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. 3Add the crushed tomatoes, broth, sugar, and dried basil. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes.
4. 4Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth (or carefully blend in batches in a stand blender).
5. 5Stir in the heavy cream and fresh basil, and season with salt and pepper.
6. 6Simmer for 2-3 more minutes and serve hot.