Easy Creamy Tomato Soup

What you'll need

• 2 tablespoonsbutter
• 1/2 cupyellow onion, diced
• 2 clovesgarlic, minced
• 1 can (28 oz)crushed tomatoes
• 1.5 cupschicken or vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoonsugar
• 1/2 cupheavy cream
• to tastesalt and black pepper
• optionalfresh basil, for garnish

Let's cook

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