Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

I'll give it 4 stars!
Very easy to make, only a few ingredients, everyone loved it.
We had it with grilled cheese sandwiches and we finished it off.
I made a half batch and that was perfect with the sandwiches.

Todd Gardiner
Z'Tejas Southwestern Grill

Makes 4 servings
About 30 mins.

Ingredients

• 1 T Butter
• 1 oz Garlic minced
• ½ oz. Fresh Basil
• 8 C crushed tomatoes (high quality canned)
• 1C Heavy Cream
• Kosher Salt and White Pepper to taste

In 4qt soup pot sauté garlic in butter for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, do not burn garlic. Add basil and cook an additional 2-3 minutes stirring constantly, do not scorch the basil. Carefully add tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes then add Cream and seasonings. Allow to cool slightly then puree using blender (I used my hand blender), adjust seasoning to taste and serve with fresh basil and sour cream.

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