Joe'S Italian Tomato Basil Soup

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
• 4 cups ground tomatoes
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup heavy cream or 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

1. Melt the butter with the oil over low heat in a heavy bottom pot.
2. Add the onion; wilt over low heat for 8 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic during the last 2 minutes, stirring.
3. Add the tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cover; cook over medium-low heat for 60 minutes. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper.
4. Add basil. Stir in the cream or half & half, simmer for another 30 minutes.
5. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
6. Note: When tomatoes are in-season use fresh tomatoes, blanch for 8 minutes and process with food processor. In the winter, use a San Marzano-type canned tomato, drain half of the liquid and process in food processor.

butter, olive oil, yellow onion, fresh garlic, ground tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, salt, heavy cream, fresh basil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/joes-italian-tomato-basil-soup-460770 (may not work)