Date:  December 19, 2016  |   Photography: Rett Peek  |  

Little Rock’s Catering to You shares the recipe for their flavorful version of this rich-and-creamy winter favorite

INGREDIENTS
12 Roma tomatoes, peeled
3 cups tomato juice
2 cups chicken stock
15 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
1 ½ cups whipping cream
¾ cup unsalted butter, cut into pats
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
grated Parmesan cheese, for topping

PREPARATION
In a large saucepan, combine tomatoes, tomato juice, and stock and allow to simmer for 30 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a food processor and pulse until smooth. Note that you may need to do this in several portions depending on the size of your processor. Return the mixture to the saucepan and continue cooking on low heat. Whisk in the basil, whipping cream, butter, salt, and pepper, and continue stirring until butter is melted and soup is thoroughly heated. Top with Parmesan cheese before serving.

Catering to You, Little Rock, (501) 614-9030, cateringtoyouinlittlerock.com