Rustic Tomato Soup | Brunching with the Braxtons

Instructions

• 1 large onion diced
• 2 16 oz cans of crushed tomatoes
• 4 basil leaves chopped
• 2 basil leaves left whole for garnish
• ½stick of butter
• 2 tablespoon Chicken base (Gelled)
• 1-2 pinches of pepper( orto taste)
• 1-2Pinch ofSalt (or to taste)
• ½ tablespoon Italian seasoning
• ½ tablespoon Red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 8oz block of grated parmesan cheese

1. Place a large Dutch over medium high heat. Add the butter and allow to melt, next add the onions, and chopped basil leaves and mix. Next add the pepper, salt, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes and continue to mix and let mixture cook down for approximately 5 minutes until onions and basil leaves are soft.
2. Next, add the crushed tomatoes, stir and cover with a lid and allow to cook on low for 5-10 minutes.Add granulated sugar and mix well.
3. Remove lid and slowly pour in heavy cream, and stir. Remove soup from heat and allow to cool. Once cool use an immersion blender to smooth out the soup, blend for approximately 3 minutes until it is a creamy consistency, place back on the heat and serve, garnish with extra basil leaves.