Tuscan Tomato Soup

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 5 cups diced and seeded tomatoes (i used 3 14 oz. cans drained diced tomatoes-still winter where i live)
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
• 1 cup basil pesto
• salt and pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a medium large soup pot.
• 2 add onions and cook over medium-low heat until completely translucent.
• 3 add tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
• 4 add chicken stock. bring to a simmer and allow to simmer for 15 minutes.
• 5 add whipping cream. add pesto.
• 6 blend to desired consistency with hand blender, food processor or blender.
• 7 adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.