Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 large tomatoes
• 4 cups tomato juice (i use v-8)
• 14 fresh basil leaves
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup butter
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 blanche tomatoes (remove the skin) by dropping in boiling water for 10-15 seconds. remove and immediately drop into iced cold water. skin will peel off easily.
• 2 scoop out seeds and chop the tomatoes.
• 3 place the tomatoes and juice in a large pot over medium heat.
• 4 simmer for 30 minutes.
• 5 puree the mixture along with the basil leaves.
• 6 return to the cooking pot.
• 7 over medium-high heat, stir in the heavy cream and butter.
• 8 season with salt and pepper if desired.
• 9 heat, stirring frequently, until butter melts.