Fresh Tomato and Herb Soup

from your homebased mom

1/4 C olive oil

1 garlic clove, minced

1 shallots, minced

4 C of vine-ripened tomatoes, diced

1/4 C chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

4 C tomato juice

1/4 C chopped fresh basil

1/2 C sliced green onions

1/2 C cream

salt and pepper to taste

Heat the olive oil in a heavy pan over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and shallots. Cover and cook for about 8 minutes or until the shallots are tender and opaque. Stir in the diced tomatoes, parsley and tomato juice. Simmer the soup for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally Add the basil and green onions, and simmer for about 10 minutes. Puree the soup in a food processor or blender (let it cool first to avoid an explosion!)
Pour the pureed soup back into the pan. Add the heavy cream and season to taste with salt and pepper.