Ingredients
Scale
Before we get started, let’s gather our ingredients. You’ll need:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for a dairy-free option)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté chopped onion until translucent, then add minced garlic.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a simmer for 10 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches in a regular blender.
- Return the blended soup to the pot, stir in heavy cream and dried basil, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk.
- This soup pairs well with grilled cheese sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian