You can substitute canned crushed tomatoes for the fresh if you cannot find good fresh tomatoes. Also you can use part vegetable or chicken stock instead of all tomato juice.
Ingredients:
Directions:
Combine the tomatoes and the juice in a saucepan.
Simmer for 30 minutes.
Puree, along with the basil, in small batches, in a blender or food processor. Return to the saucepan and add the cream and butter, while stirring, over low heat. Cook until heated through, about 7 to 10 minutes.
Garnish with additional basil leaves and serve with your favorite bread.