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Ingredients

• 🍅 800g ripe tomatoes (or canned whole tomatoes) Original: 🍅 800g ripe tomatoes (or canned whole tomatoes)
• 🧅 1 medium onion, chopped Original: 🧅 1 medium onion, chopped
• 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced Original: 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 🛢️ 2 tablespoons olive oil Original: 🛢️ 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 🥣 500ml vegetable broth Original: 🥣 500ml vegetable broth
• 🧂 Salt and pepper, to taste Original: 🧂 Salt and pepper, to taste
• 🌿 Fresh basil leaves (optional) Original: 🌿 Fresh basil leaves (optional)
• 🥛 100ml heavy cream (optional, for a creamier soup) dairy Original: 🥛 100ml heavy cream (optional, for a creamier soup)

Preparation

• 🔥 Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
• 🧅 Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent (about 5 minutes).
• 🧄 Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
• 🍅 Add the tomatoes (chopped if using fresh) along with their juices. Stir well.
• 🥣 Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring everything to a simmer.
• ⏳ Simmer uncovered for about 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 🌀 Blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth (or carefully transfer to a blender in batches).
• 🧂 Season with salt and pepper. Add fresh basil if using.
• 🥛 For a creamy version, stir in heavy cream just before serving.

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