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Close-up of a white bowl filled with vibrant orange Creamy Tomato Basil Soup, garnished with fresh basil leaves and croutons.

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

This recipe yields a rich and creamy tomato basil soup, perfect for comfort food.
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Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 473
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Stockpot
  • Immersion blender

Method
 

  1. Place tomatoes and juice in a stockpot over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook until the tomatoes have softened, about 30 minutes.
  2. Remove the pot from the heat. Add the basil leaves to the pot.
  3. Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until it is smooth.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until the butter is melted, about 5 minutes. Do not let the soup boil. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Serve the soup hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 473kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 4gFat: 45g

Notes

This soup pairs well with grilled cheese sandwiches.

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