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Cozy Tomato Basil Soup

Silky tomato soup with roasted garlic and plenty of basil. Dunk a grilled cheese sandwich in it for the full effect.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves sliced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 cans (28 oz each) whole peeled tomatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 large handful basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup cream optional
  • Salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Warm the oil in a large pot. Cook the onion for 5 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
  2. Add the tomatoes, broth, sugar, salt and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. Add the basil, then blend until smooth.
  4. Stir in the cream. Taste and adjust the salt.
  5. Serve with olive oil and extra basil.

Notes

Freezes beautifully for up to 3 months. Leave out the cream if freezing.