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Tomato Basil Soup
A rich, silky tomato soup with fresh basil — the definition of comfort food.
Vegetarian · Gluten-free
Prep10 mins
Cook30 mins
ServesServes 4
DifficultyEasy
Good on its own, better with a grilled cheese sandwich for dunking — this one barely survives the pot before it’s gone.
Method
Make it.
Heat the oil in a large pot and fry the onion for 5-6 minutes until soft.
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
Pour in the chopped tomatoes, stock and sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
Blend until smooth, then stir in the cream and basil.
Season to taste and simmer for a further 2-3 minutes.
Serve with a swirl of cream and a few torn basil leaves on top.
