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a creamy basil tomato soup in a shallow white bowl topped with a swirl of cream and fresh basil leaves, in a wide horizontal shot, set on a rustic wooden table beside a grilled cheese, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Classic Basil Tomato

Classic comfort in a bowl. A rich mixture of sweet tomatoes and freshly picked basil.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a pot and soften the onion for 5 minutes, then stir in the garlic for 1 minute.
  2. Add the crushed tomatoes, broth, and sugar, then simmer gently for 20 minutes.
  3. Blend the soup smooth with an immersion blender right in the pot.
  4. Stir in the cream and fresh basil, season with salt and pepper, and warm through before serving.

Notes

A pinch of sugar tames the tomato acidity without making it sweet.