Creamy Tomato Bisque My Easiest Comfort Soup - Taste Dessert

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup or 150g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons or 6g)
• 1 (28 ounce/794g) can crushed tomatoes (or equivalent fresh tomatoes, peeled and crushed)
• 1 (15 ounce/425g) can tomato sauce
• 4 cups (950 ml) vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) sugar
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream (or coconut cream for vegan option)
• Fresh basil leaves, chiffonade, for garnish