TOMATO BASIL SOUP
Why I Love This Recipe
A good way to use the tomatoes from your garden.
Ingredients You'll Need
4 cups Tomatoes (8-10) -- peeled, Cored And chopped
Or
4 cups Canned whole tomatoes -- Crushed
12 Fresh basil leaves -- Washed
1 cup Heavy cream (can use evaporated milk)
1/4 lb. Sweet unsalted butter
Salt to taste
1/4 tsp. Cracked black pepper -- Cracked
Directions
Combine tomatoes, juice and/or stock in saucepan.
Simmer 30 minutes.
Puree, along with the basil leaves, in small batches, in blender or food processor.
Return to saucepan and add cream and butter, while stirring, over low heat.
Garnish with basil leaves and serve with your favorite bread.
Marlene
