Tomato Soup

Adapted from Everyday Occasions, serves four

Ingredients

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons olive oil

28 ounce can crushed tomatoes

28 ounce can diced tomatoes

2 cups stock, chicken or vegetable

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/4 cup heavy cream

3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

 

 

 

Directions

In a saucepan over medium heat, saute garlic in olive oil for one minute until softened. Add the tomatoes, stock, salt, pepper and sugar. Cook at a simmer for 10 minutes.  Reduce the heat to low and add the cream and basil. Garnish with parmesan and balsamic vinegar.

♥  Amy