Nordstrom Copycat Tomato Soup

INGREDIENTS

• 6 Tablespoons olive oil

• 4 large carrots, peeled and diced

• 1 large onion, sliced

• 1 Tablespoon dried basil, crushed

• 3 28-oz cans whole peeled Roma tomatoes

• 1 quart chicken broth

• 1 pint heavy cream

• Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a large, heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add carrots, onion, and basil. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes.

2. Add tomatoes and broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 30-40 minutes.

3. Remove from heat and allow soup to cool slightly. Puree soup a blender or food processor until smooth, in batches if necessary. Pour pureed soup back into to pot.

4. Stir cream into soup, a little at a time, over low heat, until desired texture is reached and soup is just heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve warm.