tomato, roasted pepper & artichoke soup

• 1 28 oz can of chopped tomatoes (I used fire roasted tomatoes)

• 1/2 cup roasted peppers with some of the liquid

• 1/4 cup marinated artichokes

• 1 cup vegetable stock

• 1 yellow onion, medium dice

• 4 cloves garlic, smashed

• 6 sprigs fresh basil

• 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning

• 1/2 Tablespoon crushed red pepper

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 2 Tablespoons salted butter

• 1/4 cup heavy cream

• Salt & pepper, tt

• EVOO

Heat about 1 Tablespoon of olive oil on medium heat in dutch oven/pot. Add the garlic & onion & cook for a few minutes or until onions become translucent. Add the Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, garlic powder & s+p.

Add the roasted peppers, can of tomatoes, artichokes, & vegetable stock. Allow to simmer covered on medium heat for at least an hour.

Remove from heat & allow for cool for a few minutes. Blend the mixture until it is smooth. Add back to pot & then back onto stove on low heat. Add the butter & allow to melt, mix. Add the heavy cream right before serving & mix throughout the soup.

To serve garnish with freshly cracked black pepper, some fresh basil, a drizzle of heavy cream & grated cheese if desired. Enjoy :)

recipe video here