Tomato Basil Soup

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Version 1: Multiple ingredients

• 4 tomoatoes
• 4 cups tomato juice
• ~14 leaves basil
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup butter
• Salt and pepper

1. Place tomatoes and juice in pot over medium heat. Simmer for 30 minutes.
2. Pureé the mixture with basil leaves
3. Place blend in pot with other ingredients over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper. Do not boil.
4. Serve when hot.

Version 2: Tomato Sauce Only

• 2.5 cups tomato sauce
• 2 cups water
• ~14 leaves basil
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup butter
• Salt and pepper

1. Pureé basil leaves with enough tomato sauce to be easy (1-2 cups)
2. Place blend in pot with other ingredients over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper. Do not boil.
3. Serve when hot.