Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2013

Doesn't need any changes to earn 5 stars, though I do always cut it down to a couple tablespoons of butter. If I'm in the mood, I'll add onions, garlic, red pepper flakes, etc. The fact that it's great EITHER as it stands or as a base for experimentation makes it twice as good!

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JDM

Reviewed: Mar. 2, 2013

Great soup, though perhaps a bit too rich for us. I used canned tomatoes already seasoned with basil and that worked fine. Next time might use half and half or milk instead of the heavy cream.

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mihokj

Reviewed: Feb. 19, 2013

Yum! Mine turned out great even though I made some changes. Made this with 2 cans crushed tomatoes (didn't want to blend anything), 16 oz chicken stock, 1 cup vanilla almond milk (didn't have anything else), and 3 tablespoons butter. Omitted the sugar since I thought the almond milk was a bit sweet. Added 1 TBSP dried basil, and ground pepper to taste. Omitted the salt too. It was perfect. I'm sure it's even better as written above but I didn't want the extra calories from all the butter and heavy cream. Next time I'll try it with no butter at all. Super delish. :-)

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Irongirl9

Reviewed: Feb. 5, 2013

Loved it! Made for the 2nd time for hubby & I; my daughter, her hubby, and school aged kids loved it too!I now want to record my additions; no sugar( we like savory), sauteed onions and garlic in (less) butter as recommended, then added the broth and tomatoes. I only had 1 can of diced tomatoes; but added a can of tomato sauce.I had some fresh basil from a sad plant I brought in to over winter in my sun room; added dried to taste. Simmered as directed, then whisked in no fat half & half. Continued to simmer; added fresh ground pepper; a dash of Sherry, and about a 1/4th cup of grated Parmesan. So good; loved serving with grilled cheese for a meatless Tuesday.

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cherylbrn

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Centerville, Ohio, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 28, 2012

Love this recipe with a grilled cheese sandwich. I used half-n-half instead of whipping cream and it was still very rich. Delicious!

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mmcline

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Eugene, Oregon, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 21, 2012

I was very impressed with this soup. The only the thing that I changed was the butter, I only use 3TBS but I kept everything else the same and it was GREAT!!!!My kids even liked it. I will be making this more....

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Leah

Reviewed: Oct. 11, 2012

Great Base to start for a super simple delicious soup! I only used 2 cans (14.5 oz) of diced tomatoes and kept all of the rest of the measurements the same. Once the tomatoes were simmered, I used an immersion blender for a smoother soup. I turned it Vegan by using unsweetened almond milk, vegable broth and omitting the butter. I did add salt and pepper to taste. Low cal and no additives!

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Linda

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Madison, Wisconsin, USA

Living In: San Francisco, California, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 17, 2012

This is SO much better than any canned soup! My kids did not care for it but I loved the fresh taste. This makes A LOT. I think this would be great to take to a pot luck or anything that feeds many :) I will be making this for the teachers at my kids' school (the kids may not love it but I know the teachers will!)

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RHONDAM10

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Windsor, Colorado, USA

Living In: La Salle, Colorado, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 27, 2012

Made this soup exactly as written, but next time I make it, I will add a little more sugar, was a little to acidy for my taste. Was great with grilled cheese sandwiches.

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