Tomato And Fresh Basil Soup

Ingredients list for Tomato And Fresh Basil Soup

• 10-15 Tomatoes chopped
• 2 tbsps + + to garnish Fresh basil Leaves chopped
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 medium Onion chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic chopped
• 4 cups Vegetable stock
• to taste Salt
• 10-12 Peppercorns crushed
• 1/3 cup Cream

Method

1. Heat oil and butter in a large pan; add onion and cook gently for five minutes, stirring frequently, until soft, but not brown. Add the tomatoes, garlic and vegetable stock.
2. Season with salt and freshly ground peppercorns. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer gently, partially covered, for twenty minutes. Set aside to cool.
3. Add the shredded basil and purée the mixture in a food processor or blender.
4. Strain the purée into a fresh pan. Add more stock if the purée is too thick and adjust seasoning. Add cream and simmer over low heat for two minutes, making sure it does not boil. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves and sundried tomato strips.