1 large sweet onion, chopped
2 tsp Muratbey butter (olive oil for vegan version)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 jars Tamek red roasted pepper, drained
2 cups vegetable broth
½ tsp dried basil
¼ tsp salt
1 cup half-and-half cream or whole milk (for a vegan version substitute with creamy, unsweetened, plain oat milk)
In a large pot, saute onion in butter for 5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the red peppers, broth, basil and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Cool slightly.
Using a hand blender process soup until smooth. If using a regular blender process the soup in batches. Remove 1 cup to a small bowl; stir in cream. Stir in the cream mixture; heat through (do not boil). Enjoy hot!