Creamy Keto Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients

• •2 tablespoons butter (net carbs →)
• •1 tablespoon olive oil (net carbs →)
• •1/2 small onion, diced (net carbs →)
• •3 cloves garlic, minced (net carbs →)
• •1 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
• •2 cups chicken or vegetable broth (net carbs →)
• •1 cup heavy cream (net carbs →)
• •1/4 cup grated parmesan (net carbs →)
• •1/2 cup chopped fresh basil (net carbs →)
• •1 teaspoon salt
• •1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Melt the butter with the olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook the onion until soft, about 5 minutes, then add the garlic for 1 minute more.
2. 2Stir in the crushed tomatoes and broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
3. 3Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and parmesan until smooth.
4. 4Blend the soup with an immersion blender until velvety, or leave it rustic if you prefer.
5. 5Stir in the fresh basil, season with salt and pepper, and serve.