Heidi's Tomato Basil Soup

Tomato Basil Soup

One 46 oz. can of seasoned tomato juice

Two 28 oz. cans of diced tomatoess-drained

One 6 oz can of tomato paste

½ cup dried basil

¼ cup sugar

1 cup butter

½ cup flour

1 quart cream

2 t. garlic powder

In a large stockpot over medium heat, add tomato juice, juice from the canned tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, and sugar. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer.

While mixture is simmering , place drained and diced tomatoes in a food processor and process (leaving some chucks according to personal preference) Add tomatoes to simmering pot.

In a medium sauce pan over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour. Using a whisk, stir mixture for 8-10 min. Add to simmering soup base., stirring with whisk until soup is thickened.

Add cream, garlic powder, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat through .