Creamy Basil Tomato Soup

This is from my good friend Miquelle.  Takes a lot of ingredients but tastes good.

Creamy Basil Tomato Soup

5 strips of bacon

4 ribs of celery, chopped

1 med. onion chopped

4 carrots, peeled and diced

1 red pepper, seeded and diced

1 green pepper, seeded and diced

1 c. zucchini, chopped

8 oz. mushrooms, chopped

1 can diced tomatos

1 Tbls. dried basil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 chicken bouillon cube

40 oz. tomato juice

1 c. whipping cream

In large soup pot, cook bacon. Drain all but 1 tablespoon drippings. Add celery, onion and carrots and cook for 2 minutes. Add peppers, zucchini and mushrooms. Cook 2 minutes more. Crumble bacon. Add bacon tomatoes, basil, garlic, bouillon, tomato juice and simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes.  Transfer portions of soup to blender and puree in blender. (make sure you have lid on tight it will go all over kitchen if you are not prepared).  Add whipping cream. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Serve with toasted garlic, cheesy bread or grilled cheese sandwiches.