Quick Diced Tomato Soup

Steps

1. 1. Sweat the aromatics

   • Dice 1 onion into 1/4-inch pieces.
   • Mince 2 garlic cloves.
   • Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
   • Add onion and cook 5–6 minutes, stirring, until soft and translucent.
   • Stir in garlic and cook 45 seconds until fragrant.

2. 2. Simmer and blend

   Warning: Hot soup can splatter when blending — vent the blender lid and cover with a towel if using a countertop blender.

   • Add 2 cans diced tomatoes with juice, 1 cup broth, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper.
   • Bring to a simmer and cook 10 minutes.
   • Blend with an immersion blender (or in batches in a blender) until completely smooth.
   • Return to low heat; stir in 1/4 cup cream and 2 tbsp butter until silky.
   • Taste and adjust salt or sugar if needed.
   • Serve hot.