Created by dienia b on December 30, 2023
Step 1: Heat oil over medium heat.
Step 2: Add 1/3 cup of olive oil, one medium diced yellow onion, and five large diced carrots.
Step 3: Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
Step 4: Then, add a teaspoon or so each of dried basil, salt, and pepper.
Step 5: After that, add 56 ounces of whole, peeled Italian-style tomatoes and their juices along with one quart of vegetable stock to the pot.
Step 6: Let simmer for about 25 minutes.
Step 7: Add 16 ounces of heavy cream to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes.
Step 8: Turn off the heat, throw in some fresh basil, and then use an immersion blender (or regular blender!) to blend the soup until smooth.
Step 9: Serve the soup with more fresh basil on top.