Tomato Basil Soup

By Spookie

Ingredients

• 10 to 12 Roma tomatoes, peeled, or 1 can(28 oz)whole tomatoes, drained, or canned tomatoes
• 3 cups tomato juice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 15 or more basil leaves
• 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 3/4 cup(1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine tomatoes, tomato juice, and chicken broth in a large saucepan. Simmer 30 minutes. Add basil.

2. Transfer soup in batches to a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Note - An emersion blender works really well.

3. Return to saucepan over low heat. Whisk in cream, butter, salt, and pepper. Whisk until butter is melted, and soup is thoroughly heated.

4. Garnish with Parmesan cheese, a sprinkle of parsley or basil, and a squiggle of whipping cream.