Cream of Fresh Tomato Soup - Creative Foods by Chef Dave Dettman

Ingredients

• 2 quarts tomatoes (cored, peeled)
• 4 strips bacon (diced)
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 2 cups Carrots (chopped)
• 1 cup Celery (chopped)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 medium bay leaf
• 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 tsp kosher salt (to taste)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper (to taste)
• 1 tsp Turbinado sugar (to taste)
• 1 tbsp chicken base (to taste)
• 2 quart Canning Jars
• 2 sets Canning lids & rings
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup Fresh Basil (chiffonade )
• 1/4 cup Fresh dill (sprigs)
• 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1/2 cup American cheese singles skim milk (chopped)