Cream of Tomato Basil Soup

Cream of Tomato Basil Soup

Blending is optional for this flavorful and comforting, cold weather lunch or dinner. Learn how to make this tomato basil soup today!

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Serves 6

Prep time 10 min.

Cook time 10 min.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook 3 to 5 minutes until softened, stirring frequently.
  2. For a smoother soup, blend broth and cooked onion and garlic in a food processor or blender until very smooth; return to saucepan. Otherwise, proceed to Step 3.
  3. Add broth if not used in Step 2, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce and basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in cream. Heat over low heat about 1 minute, or until hot. DO NOT BOIL. Add sugar to taste, if desired. Serve with basil and garlic croutons, if desired.