Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the onion

   Heat the olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, until soft.

2. 2

   Add the garlic and tomato paste

   Add the garlic and tomato paste and stir for another minute.

3. 3

   Simmer the soup

   Pour in the tomatoes and broth. Add the oregano, salt, and a few grinds of black pepper. Bring the soup to a simmer, lower the heat, and cook partially covered for about 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Blend the soup

   Add most of the basil and blend until smooth. An immersion blender is easiest, though a regular blender works too.

5. 5

   Finish with cream

   Return the soup to low heat. Stir in the cream and butter and warm it through without bringing it back to a hard boil. Taste and add a little more salt if needed.

6. 6

   Serve

   Serve with thinly sliced basil on top.