Cream of Tomato Basil Soup Recipe

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"My daughter Sophia made up this delicious soup recipe. The whole family loves it and we have friends that request it regularly." Julie Smithe, Comfort, Texas

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Cream of Tomato Basil Soup Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 can (29 ounces) tomato sauce, divided
  • 4 large tomatoes, peeled and seeded
  • 14 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  • In a food processor, combine 1 cup tomato sauce, tomatoes and basil. Cover and process until pureed. Transfer to a large saucepan; add butter and remaining tomato sauce.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Stir in the cream, salt and pepper; heat through (do not boil). Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 260 calories, 22 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 74 mg cholesterol, 802 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Tomato Basil Soup in Taste of Home June/July 2010

Tip

Substitute Basil for Lettuce

“Once when I ran out of lettuce for sandwiches, I discovered that fresh basil leaves make a wonderful substitute,” informs Anna H. of Kansas City, Missouri.

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Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2013 by tribefan56

This soup is awesome! You will never eat canned tomato soup again once you taste this. I made a lot of it and froze it since we had an abundance of fresh tomatoes from our garden. My son asks for it regularly.

 
 

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