Classic Cream of Tomato Soup

By GratefulSea

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh or canned tomatoes, chopped
• 2 cups tomato juice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup basil leaves, chopped
• 1 cup cream
• 1/4 cup butter
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Combine tomatoes, juice, and broth in saucepan. Simmer for 30 minutes, then cool. Blend tomato mixture with basil in a food processor. Return to saucepan.

Add cream, butter, salt, and pepper. Heat until butter melts.