Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients

• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •1 yellow onion, diced
• •3 garlic cloves, minced
• •2 tablespoons tomato paste
• •1 can crushed tomatoes (28 ounces)
• •2 cups vegetable broth
• •1/2 teaspoon salt
• •1/4 teaspoon pepper
• •1/3 cup heavy cream
• •1/4 cup chopped basil

Instructions

1. 1Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook onion 6 minutes until softened.
2. 2Add garlic and tomato paste; stir for 1 minute.
3. 3Add tomatoes, broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. 4Remove from heat and blend with an immersion blender until smooth.
5. 5Stir in cream and basil. Warm gently without boiling and serve.