Easy Soup Recipes: Creamy Tomato Basil, Sunshine in a Bowl

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (approximately 1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (approximately 2 teaspoons)
• 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes (1.6 kg total)
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained (411 g)
• 4 cups vegetable broth (950 ml)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup heavy cream (120 ml)
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped (tightly packed)
• Fresh basil leaves (optional garnish)
• Parmesan cheese, grated (optional garnish)
• Croutons (optional garnish)
• Drizzle of olive oil (optional garnish)