Easy Creamy Tomato-Basil Soup

Ingredients

3 Tablespoons olive oil

2 red onions, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 (28oz) can crushed tomatoes

4 cups chicken stock

salt

ground black pepper

1/3- 1 cup heavy cream

dried basil, to taste

Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Steps:

1. Heat olive oil over medium-low heat in a large pot. Once hot, add onions and season generously with salt. Cook the onions, stirring occasionally, until soft and starting to turn golden brown, about 15 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute, stirring to avoid burning the garlic.

2. Stir in the tomatoes and chicken stock. Season generously with salt and pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, then lower the heat to maintain a simmer for at least 15 minutes.

3. Puree the mixture using and immersion blender or carefully transfer to a blender. If using a blender, return soup to the pot.

4. Stir in the cream and basil and let simmer for at least 15 minutes or longer to reduce down to a thicker consistency. Serve immediately with grated parmesan cheese.