Tomato-basil Soup Gooseberry Style

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• Ready In: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Yields: 11 cups

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2  diced sweet onions
• 10  fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 3  cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes with juice
• 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2  cups heavy whipping cream

Directions

1. saute onions,basil, and garlic in a pan sprayed with vegetable oil spray.
2. saute till onions tender.
3. process whole tomatoes in a blender or processor till smooth.
4. add tomato puree,diced tomatoes and sugar to onion mixture.
5. simmer,uncovered, about 2 hours.
6. add seasonings and heavy cream:cook till heated through.
7. garnish with croutons or fresh basil leaves.
8. makes 11 cups.