Tomato Soup

Sauté the onion and garlic In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and cook until they are soft and translucent.

Simmer the soup Add the canned tomatoes, vegetable broth, sugar, dried basil, and dried oregano to the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Blend the soup Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender, and blend until smooth. If using a blender, be careful as the hot liquid can cause the blender lid to pop off.

Season and serve Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves, grated Parmesan cheese, and croutons.