Cream of Tomato and Basil Soup

Cream of Tomato and Basil Soup from Olive Garden

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Serving Size: 4

Ingredients:

4 Tbsp butter
1 ea small red onion, diced
2 cups dry white wine
3 cups canned diced tomatoes (or 1 12-oz can)
2 cups heavy cream
3 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Procedures:

MELT butter in a heavy sauce pan. Add red onions and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add white wine and reduce by 3/4. Add tomatoes and heavy cream, bring to a simmer and reduce by 1/2.
PUREE soup in a food processor. Stir in 2 Tbsp chopped basil, salt and pepper.
GARNISH with remaining fresh basil and tomatoes and serve.