Homemade Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 5 garlic cloves, sliced
• 2 (28 oz) cans whole peeled tomatoes
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp fine sea salt
• 1/2 cup heavy cream, optional
• A large handful of basil leaves

Instructions

1. 1

   Warm the oil and butter, then cook the onion over medium heat for 8 minutes until soft.

2. 2

   Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add the tomatoes with their juice, broth, sugar and salt, crushing the tomatoes with a spoon.

4. 4

   Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes so the flavors concentrate.

5. 5

   Blend until smooth with an immersion blender, or in batches in a stand blender.

6. 6

   Stir in the cream if using, tear in the basil and adjust the salt before serving.