Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 3 lb (1.35 kg) ripe tomatoes, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp sugar, optional
• 1/2 cup cream or milk, optional
• 1/4 cup basil leaves

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook onion in olive oil over medium heat for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add tomatoes, broth, salt, pepper and optional sugar. Simmer uncovered 25–30 minutes.

4. 4

   Blend until smooth with an immersion blender or carefully in batches.

5. 5

   Stir in cream if using and warm gently. Add basil just before serving.