This is a very rich, but very GOOD soup!!!
Tomato Basil Soup
4 cups of fresh tomatoes, cored, peeled and chopped or crushed canned tomatoes
4 cups tomato juice
12-14 fresh basil leaves
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 lb butter
salt and pepper to taste
Combine tomatoes and juice in pot and simmer for 30 mins. Puree tomatoes with basil leaves. Add cream and butter. Heat through. Serve with crusty french bread.
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Gayle
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