Tomatoe Basil Soup

1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. olive oil
1 1/2 c. onion chopped up (opt.)
3 lb fresh tomatoes (peeled and seeded or put soup thru a seive when done to remove seeds)
1/2 C. fresh basil chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1 quart of chicken broth

Cook above mixture for 15 -20 minutes,put in blender until smooth. Add
1 cup cream ( I used half n half) Simmer 20 minutes or so. Serve with a sprig of basil and grated cheese if desired.

I added 1/2 teaspoon of sugar.