Tomato Basil Soup

10 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 yellow onions, finely diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 5 tablespoons butter, unsalted
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons sugar, plus a dash more
  • 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 basil leaves, julienne cut

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute the onions and garlic in butter until clear and softened. Add the salt, pepper, and 3 tbsp of the sugar. Cook until the sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2
    After 2 minutes, add the tomatoes and a dash of sugar and cook for 5 minutes. Add the water. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. 3
    Set the soup aside to cool. When cooled, puree the soup in a blender. Return the soup to the stove, simmer 5 minutes, and then add the cream. When heated through, sprinkle the basil for garnish.

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