Basic Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• a pinch each of basil and oregano
• salt and pepper
• 1 28oz can of San Marzano whole tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• a splash of heavy cream
• a handful of fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces (optional)

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a saucepan.
2. Add onions and cook for a 1-2 minutes.
3. Add garlic, basil, oregano, salt and pepper and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
4. Add tomatoes and stock, simmer for a half hour or so.
5. Use a blender to bring the soup to desired consistency.
6. Add basil, heavy cream, and more salt and pepper if needed.
7. Garnish with sourdough croutons, if desired, and serve.