Tomato Basil Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1/2 chopped yellow onion
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 – 28oz. cans crushed tomatoes
• 1 can – 14oz. chicken or vegetable broth
• 15 leaves of fresh basil, chopped
• 2 teaspoons sugar (more or less depending on acidity of tomatoes)
• 3/4 cups whipping cream
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup butter
• optional: Grated parmesan cheese for garnish