Weeknight Tomato Basil Soup

Silky, cozy and ready in half an hour.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can crushed tomatoes, 28 oz
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup fresh basil, torn
• salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Warm the oil in a pot and soften the onion, then the garlic.
2. Add the tomatoes and broth, simmer to meld.
3. Blend smooth, stir in the cream and basil, and season.