TOMATO SOUP

My running partner made this at a party and I about ate the entire pan. It's a Nordstrom cafe recipe that I have now made over. I make a huge batch and give the extra away, freeze it or save for left overs.

8 Carrots, large, coarse chopped
2 Onions, large, coarse chopped
2 Red Peppers, coarse chopped
Half a dozen garlic cloves if you wish
3T Olive Oil

Sauté the veggies for about 10 minutes, until soft.

1T Dried Basil leaves

Stir into veggies.

1 10# can (Costco size) Tomatoes (Crushed are delicious)
8 C Water
1 tsp Salt
2 tsp Pepper

Simmer for about 45 minutes stirring frequently. Allow to cool and blend until smooth with a handheld blender or if cooled enough, in a blender.

Stir in

4 cups Non-fat Half and Half.