Cream of Tomato Soup

🛒 Ingredients

• Butter 7 g · 50 kcal
• Onion 38 g · 15 kcal
• Garlic 3 g · 4 kcal
• Canned crushed tomatoes 199 g · 40 kcal
• Vegetable broth 237 g · 7 kcal
• Heavy cream 60 g · 204 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat, then add chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3. Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 15-20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
4. Carefully transfer the soup to a blender and blend until completely smooth; alternatively, use an immersion blender directly in the pot.
5. Return the pureed soup to the pot, stir in the heavy cream, sugar, salt, and black pepper, and heat gently without boiling.
6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves or a swirl of extra cream if desired.