Easy Blender Tomato Soup

A quick and tasty tomato soup that is easy to make in a blender. Its great for a cozy meal, and you can make it ahead of time to save time.

Ingredients:

• 2 cans 28 oz each whole tomatoes
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 425F 220C

Drain and rinse the whole tomatoes, then spread them on a baking sheet

Drizzle olive oil over the tomatoes, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper

Roast for 25-30 minutes

In a blender, combine roasted tomatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes

Blend until smooth

Transfer the mixture to a pot, add vegetable broth, and bring to a simmer

Cook for 10 minutes

Stir in heavy cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes

Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves

Optional: Drizzle with additional olive oil and sprinkle with black pepper for extra flavor