Tomato Bisque Recipe: Creamy Comfort Food in Under an Hour!

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (approximately 1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 2 (28-ounce/794g) cans crushed tomatoes
• 1 (14.5-ounce/411g) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 4 cups (950 ml) vegetable broth (or chicken broth for a richer flavor)
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (or honey)
• ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version)
• 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter (optional, for extra richness)
• Fresh basil leaves, chopped
• Croutons
• Swirl of heavy cream or sour cream (optional)