My Italian heritage, though many generations ago, comes out frequently when I cook. I love to make different Italian dishes and this is a really delicious tomato soup. It is also good when you add 1 zucchini in with the onion - Delicious!
TOMATO AND BASIL SOUP
1 medium onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 large cans whole tomatoes
4 cups chicken broth
6 sprigs basil tied with string
1 teaspoon minced shallot
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 cup heavy cream
salt and freshly ground black pepper
basil leaves sliced in thin strips
Saute sliced onion in olive oil in a heavy bottomed pan and cook over medium heat until soft, about 7 minutes.
Tie basil together with twine (or just slice into strips).
Add tomatoes chopped in large pieces, basil, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, lower heat and reduce soup by 1/4.
Remove basil bunch (if used) and puree soup mixture.
Heat soup, add balsamic vinegar and stir in heavy cream.
Serve with a basil garnish.
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