creamy tomato soup

i had tomato soup and grilled cheese at my friends house the other night.. and it reminded me just how much i love that combo... im still trying to find a good tomato soup recipe, so i thought id try a new one..

this one was pretty good... at first i didnt like that it wasnt completely smooth after i pureed it... but then i liked the flavor... i would probably make this again :)

creamy tomato soup
from martha stewart

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 to 2 cloves garlic 
• 2 (14-ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream 
• (i added basil too :))

Directions

1. Melt butter in a medium stockpot over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic, stirring constantly, until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes.
2. Add tomatoes, their juices, and stock. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
3. Working in batches, transfer tomato mixture to a blender, food processor, or food mill. Puree tomato mixture (if using a blender, cover the lid with a kitchen towel while machine is running).
4. Return soup to a clean pot and set over low heat. Whisk in cream, if desired; season with salt and pepper.