Tuscan Tomato Soup thanks Jenn

3 T olive oil
2 large onions, diced (I put in my food processor)
5 cups diced seeded tomatoes (may use canned)
3 cups chicken stock
1 jar (6 to 10 oz) roasted red peppers
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1 cup basil pesto (Costco has this for amazing bulk price vs. the small expensive jars you can buy at the grocery store but you need to use the Costco one up fast/ share with a friend?)
salt and pepper to taste (love my fresh cracked black pepper, and sea salt!)
1 package tortellini (optional), cooked to package directions
Croutons / or homemade rolls

Heat oil. Add onions and cook until translucent. Add tomatoes and allow to warm and simmer. Add chicken stock and red peppers and simmer about 15-20 minutes. Add cream and pesto and blend to desired consistency in food processor*. Return to pot and add tortellini (if desired). Salt and pepper to taste.

*If you don't have a food processor a blender works great *It's yummy served with croutons or homemade rolls for dipping

testimonial:
so I have always HATED tomato soup until I had this after the delivery of Robert from my MBA wife friend Jen Anderson... Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe. It's great in winter, a fun appetizer, and I love the bold red holiday color. It tastes more like spaghetti sauce soup to me and a crowd pleaser for kids adults alike. It makes a ton so it's fun to share, make for a dinner party, or freeze and re-use later.
In fact I plan to make next week - any one want to sample??