La Madeline Tomato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 or 10 tomatoes, peeled and chopped or 4 c. canned tomatoes, crushed
Parmesan cheese
4 c. tomato juice or 1/2 chicken stock and 1/2 tomato juice
12 to 14 basil leaves + more for garnish
1 c. heavy cream or light cream
1/2 c. butter (unsalted) or margarine
1/4 tsp. cracked pepper

Preparation

Combine tomatoes and juice in a large saucepan on medium heat.
Simmer 30 minutes.
Combine tomato and basil mixture in a blender or processor; do in small batches until smooth.
Return to saucepan on low heat.
Stir in cream and butter.
Heat thoroughly. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and basil.