Cozy Tomato Soup

Name: Cozy Tomato Soup
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can (28 oz / 794 g) crushed tomatoes; 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional); Salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar if needed

One pot, pantry basics, and a big bowl of comfort.

◷ 25 min♧ 4 servings✦ Getting confident

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What you'll need

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1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 oz / 794 g) crushed tomatoes
2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
Salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar if needed

Let's make it

Warm oil in a pot over medium heat. Soften onion 5 minutes; add garlic for 30 seconds.
Pour in tomatoes and broth. Simmer gently for 15 minutes.
Blend carefully with an immersion blender until smooth, or leave chunky.
Stir in cream if using. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar only if the tomatoes taste sharp.

♡ Bebe's little tip
Taste before you season. Different canned tomatoes vary a lot in sweetness and salt.