Fresh Tomato Basil Cream Soup

Ingredients:

8-10 medium sized fresh tomatoes (chopped)
½ onion (chopped)
2 garlic cloves (chopped)
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup fresh basil (chopped)
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup half/half cream
1 teaspoon Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:I
n a large pot, sauté onion and garlic until lightly brown.
Add  the tomatoes, basil, butter, salt/pepper and chicken broth.
Mix well and let it simmer on low/medium for about 45 minutes.
Pull pot off the stove, add cream, and blend the tomato mixture with a stick blender or blender until smooth.
Sprinkle top with freshly chopped basil and parmesan, (optional)
Serve and Enjoy!