Cream of Tomato and Basil Soup
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Serving Size: 4
4 Tbsp butter
1 ea small red onion, diced
2 cups dry white wine
3 cups canned diced tomatoes (or 1 12-oz can)
2 cups heavy cream
3 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
MELT butter in a heavy sauce pan. Add red onions and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add white wine and reduce by 3/4. Add tomatoes and heavy cream, bring to a simmer and reduce by 1/2.
PUREE soup in a food processor. Stir in 2 Tbsp chopped basil, salt and pepper.
GARNISH with remaining fresh basil and tomatoes and serve.
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