# Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
By Mise Test Kitchen. 6 servings. Prep 10 min, cook 25 min.
https://mise.how/creamy-tomato-basil-soup

Canned tomatoes, a little cream, and fresh basil. Grilled cheese weather in 35 minutes.

## Ingredients
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 cans crushed tomatoes, 28 oz cans
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves
- ½ cup heavy cream

## Steps
1. Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter with 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook 1 yellow onion until soft, then add 3 cloves garlic for 1 minute.
2. Add 2 cans crushed tomatoes, 2 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp sugar, and 1 tsp kosher salt. Simmer, partly covered.
3. Off the heat, add ½ cup fresh basil leaves and blend until smooth.
4. Stir in ½ cup heavy cream, warm through, and taste for salt.

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