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Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

A smooth tomato basil soup that freezes well and pairs perfectly with grilled cheese on busy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cans 28 ounces each crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil or 1/4 cup fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot and cook onion until soft.
  2. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, broth, sugar, and basil.
  4. Simmer for 25 minutes.
  5. Blend until smooth, then stir in cream.
  6. Cool completely and freeze in containers. Thaw and reheat gently without boiling.