Easy Tomato Soup

hadn't intended on posting this recipe until my sister said she had only made tomato soup from a can. I'll be honest - this isn't a from scratch tomato soup, it is so easy, only takes a couple minutes and is SO much better.

3 Tbsp olive oil
2 yellow onions, chopped
1 Tbsp minced garlic
2 c chicken stock
1 large can crushed tomatoes
1 Tbsp basil
salt & pepper {to taste}
half pint heavy whipping cream

Warm olive oil in a large pot on medium-low and add chopped onions and garlic. Allow to cook 15 minutes. Add chicken stock, crushed tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper.  Bring to a boil. Reduce to low and cover with lid for 15 minutes.  Turn off heat and whisk in cream.



Oh, and grilled cheeses? Made for dipping. Bacon jam & gruyere grilled cheese recipe to follow.