CREAM OF TOMATO SOUP WITH RICE AND BASIL

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This delicious version of an old favorite is full of tomato flavor and is sure to brin gback memories of home. If you have really good flavorful ripe tomatoes, use them in place of canned tomatoes. Otherwise, canned tomatoes offer the best flavor and consistency.

Provided by Stinkerbell

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
1/4 cup basil, chopped
28 ounces canned plum tomatoes
1 quart vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups cooked rice
1 tablespoon basil, chiffonade (shredded basil)

Steps:

  • Sweat the onions and garlic in a little olive oil until translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add the broth, fresh basil and tomatoes, reserving some of the juice from the tomatoes.
  • simmer until everything is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Puree the soup with a handheld blender, or in batches in a food processor or countertop blender.
  • Return the pureed soup to a low simmer.
  • Gently simmer the heavy cream before adding it to the soup, then use the reserved tomato juice to adjust the final consistency.
  • Add the rice just before serving.
  • Serve the soup in preheated soup cups or bowls and garnish with the chiffonade of basil.

Michael Bell
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This soup is delicious! The tomatoes are sweet and tangy, the basil is fresh and aromatic, and the rice is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Samajik FFYt
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the rice is a nice touch. I also like that you can use canned tomatoes, which makes it even easier.


Loup Garou
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The rice is a great addition, and it helps to thicken the soup. I also love the fresh basil on top. It really makes the soup.


GW Hesam
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's creamy, flavorful, and the rice makes it really hearty. I love serving it with a side of crusty bread.


Zafarali Zafarali
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I'm not a huge fan of tomato soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the rice is a great addition. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Hassan muhammad
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This is my new favorite soup recipe! It's so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of tomatoes, basil, and rice. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


sadar chandio
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Anoma Anoma
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This soup is amazing!


Nadeem ahmad raza Chishti
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This soup is delicious! I love the creamy texture and the tangy tomato flavor. The rice is a nice addition, and it helps to thicken the soup. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Miley Moore
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It was creamy, flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Aspen
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the rice is a great addition. I also love the fresh basil on top. It really makes the soup.


Hassan Chaudhary
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the rice makes it really hearty. I love serving it with a side of crusty bread.


Mix tv
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of tomatoes, basil, and rice. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Joy Van soest
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I made this soup for my family last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the tangy tomato flavor. The rice was a nice touch, and it helped to thicken the soup. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Stacy Hazelwood
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This tomato soup is incredible! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the basil adds a lovely freshness. I also love the addition of rice, which makes the soup hearty and filling. I will definitely be making this soup again and again!