Nordstrom's Tomato Soup

• 10 (1 lb) canspeeled plum tomatoes (1 case)
• 3 lbs carrots
• 3 lbs onions
• 4 tablespoons dry basil
• 1 cup olive oil
• 2 gallons water
• 1 lb chicken base
• 3 quarts heavy cream
• 4 tablespoons kosher salt
• 4 tablespoons black pepper

1. In large kettle at med heat, pour 1 cup of olive oil and add roughly chopped onions and carrots.
2. Saute for 15 minutes, then add the basil, salt, pepper, and tomatoes.
3. Bring to a simmer.
4. Then add the chicken base to the water; whisk to dissolve, and add to kettle.
5. Bring to a boil and continue cooking for 45 minutes.
6. Then using a hand blender, puree soup while adding the heavy cream, to a thin consistency.
7. Reduce heat to a simmer.

tomatoes, carrots, onions, basil, olive oil, water, chicken base, heavy cream, kosher salt, black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/nordstroms-tomato-soup-58517 (may not work)