TOMATO BASIL SOUP

TOMATO BASIL SOUP

1/2 cup diced sweet onions
10 fresh basil leaves, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
28-oz can whole tomatoes, undrained
2 (28 oz) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
2 TBSP sugar
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
¼ cup red pepper flakes
2 cups heavy whipping cream
Garnish: garlic croutons or fresh basil leaves

Sauté onions, basil & garlic in a dutch oven with a little olive oil for about 8 minutes or until onions are tender. Process whole tomatoes in a blender or food processor 10 seconds or until smooth. Add tomato puree, diced tomatoes and sugar to onion mixture; simmer, uncovered, on low heat for 2 hours. Add salt, pepper, red pepper flakes & heavy cream; cook until thoroughly heated. Garnish each serving with garlic croutons or fresh basil leaves.