Tomato-basil Soup Gooseberry Style

• 1 12 diced sweet onions
• 10 fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes with juice
• 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 12 teaspoon salt
• 12 teaspoon pepper
• 14 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream

1. saute onions,basil, and garlic in a pan sprayed with vegetable oil spray.
2. saute till onions tender.
3. process whole tomatoes in a blender or processor till smooth.
4. add tomato puree,diced tomatoes and sugar to onion mixture.
5. simmer,uncovered, about 2 hours.
6. add seasonings and heavy cream:cook till heated through.
7. garnish with croutons or fresh basil leaves.
8. makes 11 cups.

sweet onions, basil, garlic, tomatoes, tomatoes, sugar, salt, pepper, red pepper, heavy whipping cream

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tomato-basil-soup-gooseberry-style-102447 (may not work)