Reviewed: Sep. 20, 2008

I guess my tomatoes had a lot of water in them (garden tomatoes) and I found 1 quart of chicken broth would dilute the soup too much. So I put in just the chicken broth seasoning (about one teaspoon) and one cup of milk (to replace the cream). The consistency was perfect and the taste was good, but it's probably richer and better with cream. Maybe next time I'll add 1/2 cup cream and 1/2 cup milk.

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Isabelle

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Sep. 10, 2008

Delicious! The only real change I made (besides approximating the tomatoes and basil a bit, based on what I had on hand) was that I didn't strain it at the end; it didn't seem necessary, and we didn't mind the seeds at all. :) Note: Strongly consider investing in an immersion blender!! I recently acquired one, and, having used the standard blender method for soups in the past, was AMAZED at how much easier and cleaner this was. If you like making blended soups, you won't regret it!!!

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MrsJPS

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 7, 2008

This was good, but we preferred the soup unstrained. Also, next time I am going to process before cooking...what a mess!

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Wendy B

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Plant City, Florida, USA

Living In: Mulberry, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 6, 2008

I skipped the chicken stock and added cayenne pepper for spice. I froze half of it, so we will see how that comes out. It's very good, and will probably be even better this winter. A great way to use up tomatoes that may go bad (I think I put about 10 tomatoes in this recipe!).

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Laura

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Aug. 25, 2008

I love this soup! My grandmother doesnt really like tomato soup, but even she thought this was good. I dont like blending hot liquids, so I puree the tomato and basil first and then cook as directed, then at the end, I strain it through a sieve. I also use half and half rather than heavy cream just because thats what I always have on hand.

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ShannonKHR

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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spoon&fork80

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

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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lashaquanda

Home Town: Armada, Michigan, USA

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

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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