Mom'S French Tomato Soup

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   Heat a heavy bottomed pot over medium heat. Add olive oil. Once oil is heated but not yet smoking, add the diced onions. Stir. Turn heat down to medium-low. Continue stirring onions until they become opaque (about 4 minutes.

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   Add white wine and stir until white wine is almost completely evaporated. Then add diced tomatoes, vegetable juice and basil pesto. Stir well.

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   Once the soup is warm and just beginning to bubble, add sugar and salt.

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   Simmer for 8-10 minutes. Carefully ladle hot soup into the bowl of a blender. Be careful with the hot fluid. Cover tightly and puree until smooth. Work in batches if necessary.

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   Carefully pour pureed liquid back int pot. Stir and reheat for 2-3 minutes.

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   Serve warm with crusty bread or homemade grilled cheese on crusty cheese baguettes.

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