Rich & Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

After all the tomato sandwiches this summer its time for a little shift. Packed with tons of tomato flavor, this soup will leave you 'tomato satisfied'. Make a double or triple batch and freeze ~ you'll be reliving a hot summer all winter long!

What you need:

• 4 tomatoes - peeled, seeded and diced

• 4 cups tomato juice

• 14 leaves fresh basil

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

• 1/2 cup butter

• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

• Place tomatoes and juice in a stock pot over medium heat. Simmer for 30 minutes. Puree the tomato mixture along with the basil leaves, and return the puree to the stock pot.

• Place the pot over medium heat, and stir in the heavy cream and butter. Season with salt and pepper. Heat, stirring until the butter is melted. Do not boil. Enjoy!

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