Ingredients

1/2 c butter and or olive oil

1 large onion diced

garlic minced

2 large 28oz cans diced tomatoes w juice

1 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp thyme

2 cups fresh orange juice

1 cup whipping cream, half & half or ?

Preparation

Saute onions and garlic in oil till soft then add tomatoes, spices and baking soda and cook for a few minutes till thick. Puree in blender till smooth. Do in batches cause its hot. Add juice and cream and taste for salt. Simmer slightly and serve w basil croutons