Tomato Basil Bisque

Same amazing taste as safeway's tomato basil bisque.

Saute the onions and garlic in the butter until soft.

Add the tomatoes , tomato juice , and bay leaves.

Simmer for 20 minutes.

Remove from heat and let cool.

Drain the tomatoes , reserving the juice , and puree them in a blender or food processor with the cream cheese.

Mix the puree with the reserved juice.

Add the light cream and season to taste with salt , pepper , and lemon juice.

Add freshly chopped sweet basil.

Simmer for 10 minute and serve with bread bowls.

onions, garlic cloves, butter, whole tomatoes, tomato juice, bay leaves, cream cheese, half-and-half, salt and pepper, lemon juice, sweet basil