There is nothing more exciting than good soup and grilled cheese, except for maybe when it is homemade. This recipe is not only fast and easy, but also delicious and great for a cozy afternoon at home.

Finished look! What a tasty dinner.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced or chopped
  • 2 (28 oz) cans San Marzano peeled tomatoes
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 8 large fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese, optional

Instructions:

Good soup!

  1. In a pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Add onion and cook, stirring as needed, until translucent (about 8 minutes).
  2. Add San Marzano peeled tomatoes (juice and all), stock and sugar. Bring to a low simmer. Cook uncovered for 12 minutes or until it has thickened.
  3. Add in the heavy cream, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Using an immersion blender or regular blender equipped to handle soup, puree soup until there are no large chunks left.
  5. OPTIONAL: stir in parmesan cheese.