Savory Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
• 2 garlic cloves
• minced
• 1 12 teaspoons olive oil
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 1 (28 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 13 cups water
• 14 teaspoon pepper
• 34 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons sherry wine or 2 tablespoons additional chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
• 2 teaspoons sugar

Instructions

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