Creamy Tomato Soup | Comfort in a Bowl!

Let's gather our ingredients! You'll need 28 ounces of crushed tomatoes, 1 medium yellow onion, 4 cloves of garlic, 4 cups of vegetable broth, 1/2 cup of heavy cream, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano, salt and pepper to taste, and a touch of fresh basil for garnish.

First, let's sauté the aromatics! Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until softened, then add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Now it's time to add the tomatoes and broth! Pour in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth, then stir in the sugar and oregano. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat and cook for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.

For a super creamy texture, we're going to blend the soup! Carefully transfer the soup to a blender (or use an immersion blender directly in the pot) and blend until smooth and velvety. Be cautious when blending hot liquids!

Now for the magic – the cream! Stir in the heavy cream and heat through gently. Don't boil! This will add richness and a beautiful, velvety texture to our soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Time to plate and garnish! Ladle the creamy tomato soup into bowls and garnish with a swirl of extra cream, a sprinkle of fresh basil, and maybe even a grilled cheese crouton for extra indulgence!