Basil Tomato Soup Recipe
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Basil Tomato Soup

By: Sarah Perkins 
"'After bringing this six-ingredient soup to a teachers' function, I had so many requests for the recipe that it was published in the school newsletter,' relates Sarah Perkins of Southlake, Texas. 'I serve the rich soup in mugs with a Caesar salad and crusty bread.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (560)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 9 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 18 fresh basil leaves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, bring the tomatoes and broth to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add basil and sugar. Reduce heat to low; stir in cream and butter. Cook until butter is melted.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2007 by _jennifer   view full review
This is a delicious recipe - if you tweak it a bit! I originally made it exactly as it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2008 by Lindsay   view full review
This is so good! I used half and half instead of cream and 3 T of butter after reading the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2008 by HollyHellion   view full review
I was completely stunned at how stupid easy and stupid good this turned out to be. I figured...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2008 by brandijo   view full review
This is a very good base recipe but I found it to be too bland so these are the changes I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2008 by Mrs.Stvnsn   view full review
My husband and I both thought this was fantastic, and honestly better than our favorite soup...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2009 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Deliciously rich and flavorful. Because I used my own crushed tomatoes put up from my garden,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2007 by ej   view full review
Who knew such a simple recipe could be sooo good? Yum. I cut the butter by 2 TB (6 TB...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2009 by Crikkitt Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was great and we'll definitely be making it again. I didn't have fresh basil so I used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2007 by Juniper20   view full review
Very good! I substituted milk for the cream and it was still very delicious and satisfying.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2008 by cosmoben   view full review
WOW! i just made this soup and its fantastic. i did change just a few things tho. i used 3 tbl...

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