Atkins Cream of Tomato Basil Soup Recipe

Name: Atkins Cream of Tomato-Basil Soup Recipe
Ingredients: 1 cup Basil, fresh; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 2 cups Red Pack Whole Peeled Plum Tomatoes; 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper; 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter Stick; 2 cups Chicken Broth, Bouillon or Consomme; 2 tablespoons (No Ice) Brandy; 1 1/2 tablespoons Heavy Cream; 2 Cloves of Garlic; 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste; 1 cup Scallion, raw