Savory Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

I got this recipe from my favorite magazine, "Country". It is so yummy, you just gotta try it!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  chopped green onions
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons olive oil
• 28  ounces crushed tomatoes
• 1 (28 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 1⁄3 cups water
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 3⁄4 cup heavy cream
• 2  tablespoons sherry wine or 2  tablespoons  additional chicken broth
• 2  tablespoons  minced fresh basil
• 2  teaspoons sugar

Directions

1. In a large pan, saute onion and garlic till tender. Add the tomatoes, broth, water and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the cream, sherry or additional broth, basil and sugar. Cook for 1 minute or till heated through. DO not boil!