Tomato-basil Soup Gooseberry Style

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 diced sweet onions
• 10 fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes with juice

• 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream

Directions

1. 1

   saute onions,basil, and garlic in a pan sprayed with vegetable oil spray.

2. 2

   saute till onions tender.

3. 3

   process whole tomatoes in a blender or processor till smooth.

4. 4

   add tomato puree,diced tomatoes and sugar to onion mixture.

5. 5

   simmer,uncovered, about 2 hours.

6. 6

   add seasonings and heavy cream:cook till heated through.

7. 7

   garnish with croutons or fresh basil leaves.

8. 8

   makes 11 cups.