Creamy Tomato Soup

 Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups fresh tomatoes, diced (or 1 can of diced tomatoes)
• 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Method:

1. Melt Butter: In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
2. Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add diced onion and cook until softened (3-4 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
3. Add Tomatoes and Broth: Add diced fresh tomatoes (or canned diced tomatoes) and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
4. Blend Soup: Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender and puree until smooth.
5. Add Cream and Basil: Stir in heavy cream or half-and-half. Add dried basil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with a sprinkle of basil.

Nutritional Values (per serving):

• Calories: 240
• Total Fat: 16g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Cholesterol: 40mg
• Sodium: 450mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 22g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 14g
• Protein: 3g

Servings: 4-6

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes