Dd's Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Per Didi:  This is a keeper…..

Me:  That grilled cheese(?) sandwich!!

 

CREAMY TOMATO BASIL SOUP

 

2 TB butter

2 medium carrots, diced

1 medium yellow onion, diced

28-ounce; can whole tomatoes, crushed roughly by hand

2 c. chicken stock

4 oz. heavy cream

½ tsp. kosher salt

¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper

*¼ tsp.+ baking soda, as needed

Pinch cayenne pepper

½ c. fresh basil leaves, loosely packed, chiffonade

 

In a large saucepot over medium heat saute carrots and onions in butter.  Cook, stirring occasionally until butter starts to brown, about 15 minutes.  Add tomatoes, basil and stock.  Lower heat to a simmer stirring occasionally, about 1 1/2 hours.  Taste for seasoning; add salt and pepper as needed.  *If acidity level is high for you add baking soda as needed.*  

Soup will foam up; continue stirring.  Taste again. With an immersion blender puree soup to desired consistency.  Stir in cream and cayenne to taste.  Stir in basil just before serving.  

Serves 4-6.