Creamy Tomato-Basil Soup Recipe
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Creamy Tomato-Basil Soup

By: Alok  
"Simple to prepare, delicious tomato-basil soup. Great for an easy lunch served with bread or grilled cheese!"

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
  • 3 pounds tomatoes - cored, peeled, and quartered
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 quart chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 sprigs fresh basil for garnish

Directions

  1. Heat the butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in onions and cook until tender. Mix in tomatoes and chopped basil. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in the chicken broth, reduce heat to low, and continue cooking 15 minutes.
  2. Transfer soup to a blender (or use an immersible hand blender), and blend until smooth. Return to the pot, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and gradually mix in the heavy cream. Pour soup through a strainer before serving. Garnish each serving with a sprig of basil.

Footnotes

  • If tomatoes are not in season, good canned tomatoes are better than mediocre fresh ones!
  • Peel fresh tomatoes by making a small 'X' on the bottom and dunking in boiling hot water for 15-30 seconds. The skin should slip off easily.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 278 | Total Fat: 25.2g | Cholesterol: 56mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2005 by PATM 
This soup does sound wonderful. I believe that one can of tomatoes is about a pound, so I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2006 by Carolyn 
We loved this soup! You get more than just soup! The strained leftovers make a sort of pesto.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2005 by Leanne 
Too much broth, too watery and not "creamy" and bit too much basil. Will stick to my regular... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2009 by naples34102 
Excellent soup, though very similar to others I've tried from this site. I think its main... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2007 by MACKIE ANDE 
This is a very good recipe! Even my 16 year old son had a second helping. I followed another... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2005 by Margaret 
This soup sounds wonderful but what is the amount of tomatoes if using canned rather than fresh? MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2007 by Beth-Bakes 
FANTASTIC. I had a surfeit of basil (and I adore it), so I added 1/2 cup more to the recipe. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2005 by HBAUM06 
great soup!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2007 by busymom2 
Good recipe. I added a couple TB white wine, 1 clove of garlic and a tiny bit of oregano. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2007 by PHEOBS 
YUM! I used Organic everything. Though next time I think I will add another tomato or two... MORE

 
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