The Dove'S Nest Tomato Basil Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup chopped onion
5 garlic cloves, cut into halves
1/2 cup chopped bacon
1/4 cup olive oil
3 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes
2 cups chicken stock
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper

Preparation

Saute the onion, garlic and bacon in the olive oil in a large saucepan until the bacon is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
Add the tomatoes and chicken stock. Bring to a boil; remove from heat.
Pour into a blender container. Process until the mixture is pureed.
Stir in the vinegar, cream, basil, salt and pepper to taste.
Ladle into soup bowls. Serve immediately.