La Madeleine's Tomato Basil Soup

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Title: LA MADELEINE'S TOMATO BASIL SOUP
Categories: Soups
Yield: 8 servings

4 c Tomatoes (8-10) -- peeled,
Cored
And chopped
Or
4 c Canned whole tomatoes --
Crushed
12 Fresh basil leaves --
Washed
1 c Heavy cream
1/4 lb Sweet unsalted butter
Salt to taste
1/4 ts Cracked black pepper --
Cracked

Combine tomatoes, juice and/or stock in saucepan.
Simmer 30 minutes. Puree, along with the basil leaves,
in small batches, in blender or food processor.

Return to saucepan and add cream and butter, while
stirring, over low heat. Garnish with basil leaves and
serve with your favorite bread.

Recipe By : Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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