Ingredients

28 oz. can of whole tomatoes

32 oz. tomato juice

20 basil whole leaves

1 stick butter

1 cup heavy cream

salt & pepper

Preparation

In a large pot bring whole tomatoes and tomato juice to a boil. Add basil and continue boiling for 20 minutes. Allow to cool a bit, then puree tomato basil mixture in the mixture -hold the lid. Pour puree back into large pot. Add butter, cream, salt, and pepper.