Cozy Soup Recipes: My Family’s Classic Tomato Basil Twist

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups canned whole tomatoes
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 cup heavy cream (optional)
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped