Tomato Basil Soup

By NickiR

This tomato basil soup POPS

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1 onion, diced
• 8 cups chopped fresh tomatoes (or 2 pint-sized cans of diced tomatoes, drained)
• 1 quart chicken broth
• salt, to taste
• 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 tsp. honey
• 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil (about 15-20 leaves)
• 2 cups heavy cream
• sour cream (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in a 2-3 quart saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and cook until onions turn translucent. Add tomatoes and broth, cover, raise heat, and bring to a boil.

When boiling, reduce heat to medium, uncover, and add salt, balsamic vinegar, and honey. Stir.

Bring to a high simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes.

Just before serving, remove from heat and add basil and cream. Blend soup with a hand blender.

Serve with a dollop of sour cream and ENJOY!