Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Ingredients: 2 tbsp oil, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 yellow onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 tsp kosher salt, ½ tsp pepper, 2 tbsp flour, 4 cans vegetable broth, 1 can tomatoes (whole peeled if possible), 3 ounces tomato paste, 1 tsp sugar, 1 cup heavy cream, 5 basil leaves, chopped (or more if desired)
### Preparation
1. Add the oil and butter to a pan on medium heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes or until translucent.
3. Add in the salt, pepper, and flour and whisk well until the flour is cooked for roughly 30 seconds and fully incorporated. Add in the broth slowly while whisking. Add in the tomatoes, tomato paste, and sugar. Add in chopped basil leaves.
4. Lower the heat to low and let cook for 20 minutes. Using a blender, pour soup contents and blend until completely smooth.
5. Add in the cream, and let cook for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
6. Serve with grilled cheese for a comforting dish!
Additional:
Recipe by Sabrina Snyder. Photo: Sabrina Snyder, “Tomato Bisque,” 2019, via https://dinnerthendessert.com/tomato-bisque/