Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium high heat.
- Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 10 minutes -- be careful not to burn garlic.
- Add the tomatoes and the stock.
- Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook until soup is slightly thickened, about 20 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the basil.
- Place the pot of soup directly in sink, and using a stick blender, blend until smooth.
- Serve immediately.