Tomato Basil Soup

My feeble attempt at Nordstrom's famous tomato basil soup.

 

Ingredients

• 1/8 lb can peeled plum tomatoes
• 1/3 lb carrots
• 1/3 lb onions
• 1/2 tablespoon dry basil
• 1/8 cup olive oil
• 1/4 gallon water
• 1/8 lb chicken base
• 1/3 quart heavy cream
• 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1/2 tablespoon black pepper

Directions

1. In large kettle at med heat, pour 1 cup of olive oil and add roughly chopped onions and carrots.
2. Sauté for 15 minutes, then add the basil, salt, pepper, and tomatoes.
3. Bring to a simmer.
4. Then add the chicken base to the water; whisk to dissolve, and add to kettle.
5. Bring to a boil and continue cooking for 45 minutes.
6. Then using a hand blender, puree soup while adding the heavy cream, to a thin consistency.
7. Reduce heat to a simmer.

(Source: www.food.com )