Tomato Basil Soup

 Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped

6 cloves garlic, minced

4 T olive oil

3 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes 

1 (32 oz) carton of chicken broth

2 T sugar

1 t salt

1 t pepper

1 1/2 T dried basil

4 cups heavy cream

Instructions

Saute garlic in olive oil. Add tomatoes, chicken broth, salt, pepper and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Using an immersion blender or your food processor, blend until smooth.  Add 3-4 cups heavy cream and fresh or dried basil.  Warm and serve.