Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cans (28 oz each) whole peeled tomatoes
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Croutons for serving

Instructions

1. 1

   Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.

2. 2

   Saute onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cook 1 minute.

3. 3

   Add tomatoes with their juices, breaking them up with a spoon.

4. 4

   Pour in vegetable broth. Add sugar, salt, and pepper.

5. 5

   Simmer for 20 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove from heat. Add basil leaves.

7. 7

   Use an immersion blender to puree until smooth.

8. 8

   Stir in heavy cream. Heat through but dont boil.

9. 9

   Serve with croutons and extra basil.