Joannes Tomato Basil Soup

Directions

1. Gently fry the minced onion in some of the butter. Add in the tomatoes and juice in the saucepan. Add in sugar if you prefer a slightly sweeter flavor, to take away the acidity of the tomato. Simmer for 30 min over medium-low heat. Cold slightly, then place in a blender or possibly food processor. Add in basil and process to puree; this will have to be done in batches.You could do it with a hand held blender directly in the saucepan.
2. Return mix to saucepan. Add in cream and butter. Stir over low heat till butter and cream are incorporated. Stir in salt and pepper before serving. Garnish with more fresh basil and serve with fresh, crusty bread.
3. Makes 8 servings.
4. This recipe was inspired by la madeleines Tomato-Basil Soup with a few additions of my own. It was the nicest tomato cream soup I have ever tasted.