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Joe's Italian Tomato Basil Soup

This recipe was in the birmingham news and it comes from a restaurant in alabaster, al called joe's italian. Joe's has the best tomato basil soup i have ever eaten!!

Steps

Melt the butter with the oil over low heat in a heavy bottom pot.
Add the onion.
Wilt over low heat for 8 to 10 minutes.
Add the garlic during the last 2 minutes , stirring.
Add the tomatoes and broth.
Bring to a boil , reduce heat to a simmer and cover.
Cook over medium-low heat for 60 minutes.
Season with oregano , salt , and pepper.
Add basil.
Stir in the cream or half & half , simmer for another 30 minutes.
Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
In the winter , use a san marzano-type canned tomato , drain half of the liquid and process in food processor.

Ingredients

butter, olive oil, yellow onion, fresh garlic, tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, salt and pepper, heavy cream, fresh basil