Tomato Bisque

Ingredients (11)

• 6 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 3/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves, coarsely chopped
• 3 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream