Classic Tomato Soup

Instructions

1. 1

   Begin by washing and roughly chopping the tomatoes.

2. 2

   Peel and dice the onions, and peel and mince the garlic.

3. 3

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions and cook until they are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for another minute until fragrant.

5. 5

   Add the chopped tomatoes to the pot and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   Pour in the vegetable stock and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.

7. 7

   After the soup has simmered, use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. If you don't have an immersion blender, you can carefully transfer the soup to a blender in batches and blend until smooth.

8. 8

   Return the soup to the pot if you used a blender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

9. 9

   Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves. Optionally, you can drizzle a bit of olive oil on top and add a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper.