Favorite Basil Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
• 18 fresh basil leaves, or more to taste, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 0.5 cup butter

Steps

1. Stir together tomatoes and chicken broth in a large saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until slightly reduced, about 10 minutes.
2. Stir in basil and sugar; reduce heat to low and continue cooking until basil is wilted, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir cream into tomato mixture; add butter and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until butter is completely melted, 5 to 7 minutes more.