Sweet Basil and Tomato Soup

Name: Sweet Basil and Tomato Soup
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 6 medium tomatoes; 1 large onion; 1 sweet basil; 4 tablespoons of butter or margarine; 2 1/2 cups of chicken broth - 600 ml; 1 tablespoon of salt; Black pepper to taste; 1 cup of milk

1
6 medium tomatoes
2
1 large onion
3
1 sweet basil
4
4 tablespoons of butter or margarine
5
2 1/2 cups of chicken broth - 600 ml
6
1 tablespoon of salt
7
Black pepper to taste
8
1 cup of milk

Ingredients

1
6 medium tomatoes
2
1 large onion
3
1 sweet basil
4
4 tablespoons of butter or margarine
5
2 1/2 cups of chicken broth - 600 ml
6
1 tablespoon of salt
7
Black pepper to taste
8
1 cup of milk

Directions

1
Wash the tomatoes thoroughly, remove the seeds, and chop coarsely
2
Peel and slice the onion
3
Wash the sweet basil and slice it
4
Reserve the green stem for garnish, if desired
5
In a medium saucepan melt the butter or margarine
6
Add the onion and stir with a wooden spoon until softened, about 8 minutes
7
Add the tomatoes, sweet basil, broth, salt, and pepper
8
Cover, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the sweet basil is tender
9
Remove from heat and let cool slightly
10
Blend in 2-3 batches with an electric blender or food processor
11
Wash the saucepan
12
Place a strainer over the saucepan
13
Strain the soup well with a spoon
14
Add milk and reheat as needed
15
Check seasoning, then serve hot - 6 servings.