Classic Tomato Soup

Instructions

1. 1

   Begin by washing the ripe tomatoes thoroughly and chopping them into quarters.

2. 2

   Peel and finely 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 chopped 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 the soup simmer for about 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

8. 8

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

9. 9

   Season the soup with salt, pepper, and sugar to taste, stirring well.

10. 10

    Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.