Creamy Tomato-Basil Soup
Ingredients:
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¼ cup butter
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¼ cup olive oil
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1 ½ cups chopped onions
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3 pounds tomatoes - cored, peeled, and quartered
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½ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
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salt to taste
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ground black pepper to taste
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1 quart chicken broth
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1 cup heavy cream
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8 sprigs fresh basil for garnish