Diana's Tomato Basil Soup

4 tomatoes--peeled, seeded and diced
4 cups tomato juice
14 leaves fresh basil
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup real butter
2 to 3 tablespoons sugar
Salt and Pepper to Taste
Grated Parmesan Cheese to Taste (¼ cup “ish”)

Place tomatoes and juice in a stock pot over medium heat. Simmer for 30 minutes. Puree the tomato mixture, along with the basil leaves, and return the puree to the stock pot.

Place the pot over medium heat, and stir in the heavy cream, sugar and butter. Season with salt and pepper. Heat, stirring until the butter is melted. Do NOT boil. Add parmesan to taste.

I sometimes add a bit more sugar to taste--it depends on how sweet the tomatoes are. ENJOY!!