Tomato Basil Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 yellow onions, finely diced
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
5 tablespoons butter, unsalted
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons sugar, plus a dash more
1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
4 cups water
1 cup heavy cream
4 basil leaves, julienne cut

Preparation

In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute the onions and garlic in butter until clear and softened. Add the salt, pepper, and 3 tbsp of the sugar. Cook until the sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
After 2 minutes, add the tomatoes and a dash of sugar and cook for 5 minutes. Add the water. Simmer for 15 minutes.
Set the soup aside to cool. When cooled, puree the soup in a blender. Return the soup to the stove, simmer 5 minutes, and then add the cream. When heated through, sprinkle the basil for garnish.