Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Recipe A Hug in a Bowl - 55Recipes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup or 150g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons or 6g)
• 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes (1.6kg total)
• 4 cups vegetable broth (950ml)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (5ml)
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of a kick – 2.5ml)
• 1 cup heavy cream (240ml)
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped (packed – about 30g)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon sugar (15ml) (optional)