CREAM OF TOMATO BASIL SOUP – Carbone Fine Food

INGREDIENTS
1 small yellow onion
2 cloves garlic
4 oz heavy cream
1.5 tablespoon butter
8oz Carbone Tomato Basil sauce
Small handful basil leaves
1 tablespoon grated parmesan
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Peel the onion and cut it into small dice. It should yield about 3⁄4 cup. Mince the garlic.
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2. In a medium sauce pot, melt the butter.
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3. Sweat the vegetables with a pinch of salt in the butter until the onion is translucent and well softened.
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4. Add the cream.
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5. Bring the contents of the pot to a low simmer and reduce the volume of cream by half. Add Carbone Tomato Basil Sauce, and again bring to a simmer. Add the basil and parmesan, and steep. Purée if desired and adjust seasoning with salt to taste