Pioneer Woman Sherried Tomato Soup

This is one of my favorite soups in the whole wide world! I serve it with grilled cheese sandwiches made with sourdough and havarti or munster  cheese.... YUMMY! It is so easy to make, it should be a crime to buy tomato soup in a can.

1 onion

6 tablespoons butter

2 cans diced tomatoes

1 can (48 oz) tomato juice

3-6 tablespoons sugar

1-2 tablespoons chicken base or 3 bouillon cubes

1 cup sherry

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

fresh parsley

fresh basil

salt and pepper

Saute onions in butter till tender. Add tomatoes, tomato juice, sugar, chicken base, salt, pepper and sherry. I use my hand blender for a smooth texture. Then add chopped herbs and cream. Simmer a few minutes before serving. Top with more fresh basil and or parsley.