1/4 lb. butter
3/4 c. chopped shallots
3/4 c. gin
9 c. canned diced tomatoes
1 tsp.black pepper
1/2 tbsp. dried basil
1 1/2 bay leaves, crushed
2 tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
2 c. cream
3/4 tsp. salt
2 c. half and half

Melt butter in soup kettle. Add shallots and saute until lightly browned. Add gin and reduce by 3/4. Add the rest of the ingredients except the cream and half and half. Simmer for 30 to 40 minutes. Add cream and half and half. Heat and serve. Delicious with crackers.