Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Enjoy the rich flavors of freshly picked tomatoes mixed with the fragrant essence of basil. Each spoonful has a velvety smooth texture and a burst of summer freshness.

Ingredients:

• 8-10 fresh garden tomatoes, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Put olive oil in a big pot and heat it over medium-low heat

Add the minced garlic and chopped onion and saut until the onions are fragrant and clear

Set the pot on low heat and add the chopped tomatoes and vegetable broth

Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until the tomatoes are soft

Blend the soup until it's smooth with an immersion blender

Add heavy cream and chopped basil leaves and mix well

Add pepper and salt to taste

Simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until everything is hot

Serve hot, and if you want, top with more basil leaves