Basil Tomato Soup

On a chilly day It always nice to make soup! Here is one of my favorites

Basil tomato soup

2 qt chopped tomato
2 c diced yellow onion
3 tb sliced garlic
½ cup tomato paste
6 basil leaves
2 tb canola oil
1 c white wine
1 qt heavy whipping cream
2 qt water
salt and pepper

Method: In a large pot place 2 tb canola oil, put over high heat. Once the pan is hot, put in onions and garlic. Sauté for about 5 minuets. Add chopped tomatoes and cook for another 5 minuets. Add tomato paste and stir until mixed in. Deglaze with the white wine making sure to scrape all the chunks from the bottom of the pan. Add water and cream then bring to a boil. Once boiling add basil leaves and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 30 minuets then blend till smooth. Season with salt and pepper.