Tomato Basil Soup

Saute:
1 onion
4-5 cloves of garlic
half a stick of butter
a handful of fresh basil (to taste)
add a can of tomato paste and allow seasonings to mesh
add enough water to make the paste more saucy (like 1 1/2 cups of water)
add orzo nooddles
add a can of crushed tomatoes and bring to boil
add salt to taste. *if the soup tastes too watery, add some salt
add about a quart of half and half
add another can of crushed tomatoes and bring to boil then immediately remove from heat.
serve with some yummy bread (like Catherine's focaccia bread)