Easiest ever tomato soup

Ingredients
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
680ml bottle passata
1-litre chicken stock
1 bunch basil, chopped
1 heaped tbsp crème fraîche

Method
In a heavy-based saucepan heat the butter and oil over a low heat and stir in the garlic, cooking for a minute or two until fragrant.Â
Stir in the passata, chicken stock and full bunch of basil and bring to a simmer. Cook for 8 minutes and season with salt and pepper.Â
Stir in the crème fraîche before serving in cups or mugs.Â
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