Tomato Basil Soup

Instructions

1. 1

   Begin by washing the ripe tomatoes and cutting them into quarters.

2. 2

   Peel and chop the medium onion and garlic cloves.

3. 3

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

4. 4

   Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until the onion becomes translucent.

5. 5

   Add the quartered tomatoes to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.

7. 7

   Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

8. 8

   Add the fresh basil leaves to the pot and stir well.

9. 9

   Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a blender in batches and blend until smooth.

10. 10

    Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.

11. 11

    Serve the soup hot, garnished with additional basil leaves if desired.