Savory Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 1 (28 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 1/3 cups water
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons sherry wine or 2 tablespoons additional chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
• 2 teaspoons sugar

Recipe

• 1 in a large pan, saute onion and garlic till tender. add the tomatoes, broth, water and pepper. bring to a boil. reduce heat, simmer for 10 minutes. stir in the cream, sherry or additional broth, basil and sugar. cook for 1 minute or till heated through. do not boil!