Vegan Tomato Soup

Instructions

• Heat oil in a pot over low heat. Cook onion in warm oil until soft and translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Increase heat to medium and add all of the tomatoes; cook and stir until they start to break down, about 5 minutes. Add vegetable broth, bay leaves, and 1 sprig basil. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until tomatoes have broken down and soup starts to thicken, about 30 minutes.
• Remove soup from heat and cool slightly. Remove bay leaves and basil.
• Purée soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Reheat soup before serving and garnish with basil leaves from remaining sprig.