Hearty Tomato Soup

Ingredients

Heavy cream

1/2 cup

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon

Dried basil

1/2 teaspoon

Sugar

1 teaspoon

Tomato paste

1 tablespoon

Vegetable broth

4 cups

Tomatoes

1.5 pounds, chopped

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Onion

1 medium, chopped

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion becomes translucent. This should take about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, vegetable broth, tomato paste, sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Combine these ingredients well.
4. Bring your soup to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Puree the soup until it's smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender. If you're using a regular blender, remember to blend in batches to avoid overflow.
6. Return the pureed soup to the pot. Stir in the heavy cream and heat for an additional 5 minutes.
7. Taste your soup and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add salt, pepper, or a pinch more sugar as per your preference.
8. Serve your soup hot. For a touch of elegance, garnish with a swirl of cream and a sprig of fresh basil. Enjoy!