Italian-style Creamy Tomato Soup

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 5 mins

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 small onion, grated
• 4 garlic cloves, mashed and minced
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh basil
• salt and pepper
• parmesan cheese (optional)

Recipe

• 1 pour olive oil in dutch oven and on medium-high heat cook onions for 3-5 minutes. add garlic and cook for 40 more seconds until fragrant. add crushed tomatoes, chicken stock, heavy cream, and stir together. let simmer for 30 minutes - 2 hours. add basil, salt, and pepper, and stir until wilted. pour into soup bowls with parmesan cheese to top (optional).