Tomato Basil Soup

I just LOVE fall! And one thing I always look forward to is this comforting tomato basil soup on a brisk evening. And I could eat this soup for dinner at least once a week in the fall, it is just so delicious!!!

INGREDIENTS:

4 carrots, chopped

1 stalk of celery, chopped

1-2 large onions, chopped

3 tsp. minced garlic

1 Tablespoon dry basil

1/3 cup olive oil

3 – 28 oz cans Italian-style tomatoes

1 – 14 oz vegetable broth

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

4 Tbsp fresh basil

a dash of cayenne pepper

Salt and pepper

Chopped Fresh Basil to top

Fresh Grated Parmesan to top

Instructions: In a large pot, sauté the olive oil, carrots, and onions at medium heat for 12 minutes.

Add the dry basil, salt, pepper, and tomatoes and bring to a simmer, simmer 20 minutes. Add the broth to the pot, bring to a boil, and then simmer for 45 minutes. Puree in a blender while adding the fresh basil, add cream and simmer. Enjoy!!!