Italian-Style Creamy Tomato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 small onion, grated
4 garlic cloves, mashed and minced
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons of chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper
parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

Pour olive oil in Dutch oven and on medium-high heat cook onions for 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 40 more seconds until fragrant. Add crushed tomatoes, chicken stock, heavy cream, and stir together. Let simmer for 30 minutes - 2 hours. Add basil, salt, and pepper, and stir until wilted. Pour into soup bowls with parmesan cheese to top (optional).