Rich and Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Recipe
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Rich and Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

By: MARBALET 
"The secret to the richness of this soup is to use real butter, fresh basil leaves, and heavy cream. Please do not substitute, or you will not have the same high quality end result."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (757)

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

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 tomatoes - peeled, seeded and diced
  • 4 cups tomato juice
  • 14 leaves fresh basil
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Place tomatoes and juice in a stock pot over medium heat. Simmer for 30 minutes. Puree the tomato mixture along with the basil leaves, and return the puree to the stock pot.
  2. Place the pot over medium heat, and stir in the heavy cream and butter. Season with salt and pepper. Heat, stirring until the butter is melted. Do not boil.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 473 | Total Fat: 45.4g | Cholesterol: 143mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2006 by CURTISLEE   view full review
Follow my train of thought here: When you go to a nice restaurant and the waiter describes the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2004 by sucker4chocolate   view full review
This recipe was excellent!! A restaurant near my house makes the best Tomato Basil soup, so I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2006 by IMVINTAGE   view full review
I loved this soup!!! I did not peel the tomatoes, just seeded them. I cut the cream in half as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2006 by BaysChick   view full review
The longer you let the tomatoes and juice simmer before adding the cream, the more intense...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2009 by Crystal S Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was absolutely fabulous and my husband's new favorite! Used fresh tomatoes which makes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2003 by HONEY-BEE   view full review
So good I nearly passed out! My husband and I had a tomato-basil soup at a restaurant here in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2009 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Hubby and I really enjoyed this with our wraps and it made for a light, but satisfying meal. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2006 by BaconGreaseKid   view full review
I simmered two cans of Scalfani crushed San Marzano tomatoes, and a no-salt tomato juice, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2005 by MOTOWNWINGNUT   view full review
This soup is going to taste a little sharp when you add TINNED tomatoes. The sharpness...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2006 by MMW   view full review
I've always wanted a recipe for La Madeleine's soup, and this is maybe even better (since I...

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