Homemade Tomato Soup With Basil - tomatoes

Method

• Boil tomatoes whole in large pot for 10 - 15 minutes, or until peels start to come off.
• Allow to cool and peel and core tomatoes.
• Chop onions finely and sweat in large sauce pan with olive oil
• Chop garlic and add to sauteed onions
• Add peeled and cores tomatoes and mash with potato masher.
• Allow to simmer for 15 minutes.
• Blend entire mixture and strain through metal strainer.
• Heat again and add broth and cream and bring to slight boil.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Allow to simmer for another 60 minutes.
• 10 minutes before serving add basil and sugar.
• Serve with your favourite grilled cheese sandwich.