For Marti In Al
From Whisperingpass Aka Lynn
Wembley , Alberta , Canada

Tomato And Basil Soup

1 medium onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 large cans whole tomatoes or a dozen or so fresh Roma and hothouse
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

Saut?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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