Tomato Basil Soup Bread: A Warm Comfort Dish

A comforting and creamy tomato basil soup served inside a warm, hollowed-out bread bowl.

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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until hot. Add chopped onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and season with salt and pepper, stirring occasionally to combine flavors.
Pour in crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes to develop depth of flavor.
Transfer the soup carefully to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth, ensuring a creamy texture.
Return the pureed soup to the pot on medium heat. Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream to combine. Add half of the torn basil pieces and let the soup simmer for another 15 minutes or longer if a thicker consistency is desired.
Using a sharp knife, cut a circle around the top of each bread bowl, leaving about a 1-inch border. Remove the bread top and hollow out the center, leaving a sturdy bread shell to hold the soup.
Ladle the hot tomato basil soup into each bread bowl. Garnish with the remaining fresh basil pieces for a fragrant and colorful finish.