Simple Homemade Creamy Tomato Basil Bisque

Ingredients

• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •1 medium onion, chopped
• •3 cloves garlic, minced
• •2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
• •2 cups vegetable broth
• •1 cup heavy cream
• •1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• •1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• •1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
• •1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• •1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• •Croutons or grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. 4

   Pour in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth, stirring to combine.

5. 5

   Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   Using an immersion blender, carefully blend the soup until smooth, or transfer it in batches to a blender and blend until creamy. Return the soup to the pot if using a blender.

7. 7

   Stir in the heavy cream, sugar, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Adjust seasoning to taste.

8. 8

   Add the chopped basil leaves and let the bisque simmer for 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Serve hot with croutons or grated Parmesan cheese if desired.