This easy to make soup is absolutely delicous hot, room temperature or cold, This makes it a fabulous year round recipe to have on hand.
1 (28 oz.) can Ground Peeled Tomatoes
1 (12 oz.) can Tomato Juice
1 1/2 sticks Butter
1-2 T Sugar
3/4 c. Heavy Cream
1 T Dried Basil
Fresh Basil for Garnish
Heat the ground tomatoes & tomato juice over medium heat.
Add the butter & stir to melt.
Add the sugar & stir to dissolve.
Add the cream & heat through – DO NOT BOIL.
Crush in the dried basil & stir.
Ladle into bowls & garnish with fresh basil.
Serve at any temperature.
NOTE: Unfortunately, there is NO skimping in this recipe. There is no substitute for the butter & cream. Sorry!
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