Cozy Velvety Tomato Basil Soup Recipe for Chilly Evenings - The Pass and Provisions

Ingredients

• 1 (28 oz) can whole or crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
• ½ cup heavy cream, half-and-half, or full-fat coconut milk
• ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped (plus more for garnish)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste (for depth)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning (optional)
• 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, helps balance acidity)
• ½ teaspoon salt, more to taste
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• Grated Parmesan (optional topping)