Reviewed: Jan. 22, 2008

I made this soup in my slow cooker and served it a potluck! It was gone in an instant! I puree the tomatoes and basil before I heat it up just to lesson the clean up and hassle of pouring hot soup all over the floor!!

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Reviewed: Dec. 8, 2007

This soup is amazing! I used the recipe with the a few additions. I used approximately 2 tablespoons of cayenne pepper which gives the soup a delicious kick. I also added 4 tablespoons of orange juice concentrate (in lieu of sugar+lemon juice as previously suggested). I did not strain this soup, as the texture was perfectly creamy after blending the tomatoe/chicken stock/basil mixture. Please try this soup, it is SO EASY and SO DELICIOUS!

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Dr. A

	Cooking Level: Intermediate Home Town: Duncanville, Texas, USA
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Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2007

I wasn't entirely sure on the first night of this soup that the second degree burns I sustained from pouring hot soup into a blender were worth it. Now, on the second day, with this soup as lunch, i'm re-evaluating. It's pretty good. be sure to thoroughly strain it... all the little seeds sure are annoying when you're trying to have a nice creamy soup. All in all, I'll probably make it again.. but not for some time, because I'm going to put the remainder of this in the freezer for the next grilled cheese rainy day.

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Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2007

This is a very good recipe! Even my 16 year old son had a second helping. I followed another readers advice and added a 1/2 tsp of organic sugar, 1/2 tsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar and 1 sauted garlic clover. Also I highly recommend blending to get a smooth consistency, however I used a food processor. A keeper.

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MACKIE ANDE

	Cooking Level: Intermediate Home Town: Pine City, Minnesota, USA Living In: Hudson, Wisconsin, USA
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Reviewed: Oct. 25, 2007

This soup is delicious. I made it for the family that I work for as a nanny using their fresh tomatoes and basil. I served it with some homemade focaccia and sausages; it was a wonderful meal.

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Reviewed: Oct. 14, 2007

FANTASTIC. I had a surfeit of basil (and I adore it), so I added 1/2 cup more to the recipe. I also replaced the heavy cream with fat-free half-n-half. With a sprinkle of parmesan cheese on top, I had one of the best homemade soups I've ever tasted! Thank you!

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Reviewed: Sep. 24, 2007

I LOVED this soup! I don't know how I'll ever go back to canned tomato soup. The only change I made is that I didn't strain the solids at the very end. Or, rather, I stated to but then couldn't bear to see them leave, so I stirred it all back in and ate it with them. Perhaps not as elegant a soup that way, but I loved it :)

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Reviewed: Jul. 15, 2007

Soup was delicious. Served with grilled ham and cheese for a light summer dinner. Made a few changes: I added 2 cloves of garlic with the onion, only used 28 oz. broth and halved the basil.

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Reviewed: Jul. 4, 2007

Oh my goodness is this ever delicious. The recipe is good and I used homegrown just picked tomatoes and basil from my garden and that is what made it outstanding.

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TRICIA BROWN


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Reviewed: Jun. 5, 2007

Good recipe. I added a couple TB white wine, 1 clove of garlic and a tiny bit of oregano. I also ran 3/4 through the blender and left the rest chunky. My 3 yr old loved it and he hates tomatoes!

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Reviewed: Apr. 24, 2007

YUM! I used Organic everything. Though next time I think I will add another tomato or two and scale down a tad on the basil. The straining is a MUST -- that makes the texture perfect.

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Reviewed: Jan. 15, 2007

This is an extraordinary soup that our whole family loves. We have it quite often.

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Reviewed: Jan. 8, 2007

Yum Yum! My kids normally don't like tomato but after I made this soup they will no longer say no to tomato

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Reviewed: Dec. 14, 2006

The soup turned out better than I expected and it was surprisingly easy! Thank You!!

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Reviewed: Oct. 12, 2006

Wow, on a cold day this soup sure hits the spot. It may be good with a little bit more cream but either way, it is perfect to dip a nice pice of bread into and also great with pieces of crackers in it.

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CateTheGreat

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Reviewed: Sep. 20, 2006

I didn't have enough tomatoes, and I added a jar of Classico Tomato Basil spaghetti sauce. This soup has a wonderful flavor!! The fresh dill might be the key!!

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Robin Castor


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Reviewed: Sep. 13, 2006

If you like basil and tomato this is the soup. I found it a good way to use extra tomatoes. I'd eat this again.

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Matt T

	Cooking Level: Intermediate Living In: Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, USA
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Reviewed: Feb. 27, 2006

We loved this soup! You get more than just soup! The strained leftovers make a sort of pesto. I sliced some French bread, toasted it,then spread some of the "pesto" on the bread and sprinkled it with grated Parmesan cheese and baked for about 10 min at 350. You can also use the "pesto", add some sour cream and grated Parmesan and make a delicious dip!

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Reviewed: Dec. 16, 2005

great soup!!

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