Ingredients
Method
- Heat olive oil in heavy 3- or 4-quart sauce pan. Stir in shallots and garlic and saute over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, or until softened but not browned.
- Stir in chicken broth, water, tomatoes and dry basil. If using fresh basil, stir in later. Add a few grinds of black pepper.
- Heat heavy cream about 45 seconds or 1 minute in microwave, and stir into tomato mixture. Bring just to a boil; immediately reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. If using fresh basil, stir it in at this point. Do not allow soup to boil once it's added.
- Serve immediately.