Name: Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 x 400 g cans whole peeled tomatoes; 250 ml vegetable stock; 30 g fresh basil leaves; 60 ml double cream (optional); Salt and pepper to taste

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 x 400 g cans whole peeled tomatoes
250 ml vegetable stock
30 g fresh basil leaves
60 ml double cream (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

Notes

For a lighter version, omit the cream. The soup is still rich and smooth.

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large pot. Sauté the onion until translucent, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add the tomatoes (with their juice) and stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add the basil and blend with an immersion blender until smooth (or transfer to a blender in batches). Return to the pot.
Stir in the cream if using. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, with crusty bread or grilled cheese.

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