Tomato And Basil Soup Recipe

• 1 medium onion
• 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 2 large cans whole tomatoes or possibly a dozen or possibly so fresh roma and hothouse
• 4 c. chicken broth
• 6 sprigs basil tied with string
• 1 tsp. chopped shallot
• 2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
• 1 c. heavy cream
• salt and freshly grnd black pepper
• basil leaves sliced in thin strips

1. Saute/fry sliced onion in extra virgin olive oil in a heavy bottomed pan and cook over medium heat till soft, about 7 min.
2. Tie basil together with twine (or possibly just slice into strips).
3. Add in tomatoes minced in large pcs, basil, chicken broth, salt and pepper.
4. Bring to a boil, lower heat and reduce soup by 1/4.
5. Remove basil bunch (if used) and puree soup mix.
6. Heat soup, add in balsamic vinegar and stir in heavy cream.
7. Serve with a basil garnish.
8. Also delicious served cool!

onion, extra virgin olive oil, tomatoes, chicken broth, basil, shallot, balsamic vinegar, heavy cream, salt, basil

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/tomato-and-basil-soup-53625 (may not work)