FAVORITE BASIL-TOMATO SOUP

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I love this tomato soup. Even my husband likes it, and he says he doesn't like tomatoes!

Provided by JulieO

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Tomato Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
18 fresh basil leaves, or more to taste, finely chopped
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup butter

Steps:

  • Stir tomatoes and chicken brother together in a large saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until slightly reduced, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir basil and sugar into the tomato mixture; reduce heat to low and continue cooking until the basil is wilted, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir cream into the tomato mixture; add butter and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the butter is completely melted, 5 to 7 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 64.3 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 506 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

Areum Park
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect soup for a cold day or a light lunch.


Alhaz Sarker
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. It's also a very affordable meal, which is always a plus.


Domza Kamza
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I'm not usually a fan of tomato soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Elisha Bouey
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can use fresh or canned tomatoes, depending on what I have on hand.


Namyalo Shanitah
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it without complaint. It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Lutaaya Mike
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This is the best tomato soup I've ever had. It's so flavorful and comforting. I love that it's made with fresh basil, which gives it a really unique flavor.


D FLEX DANGER SOUND
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is velvety smooth. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Paula Stout
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. It's creamy, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of acidity from the tomatoes. Highly recommend!


javeed lashari
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the way the basil and tomatoes complement each other. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Chelsea Homer
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the rich flavor and the beautiful presentation. I'll definitely be making it again.


Kara Craig
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This basil tomato soup is a flavor explosion! The combination of fresh basil, ripe tomatoes, and a hint of garlic is divine. My family loved it, and it's definitely going into my regular recipe rotation.