Rich and Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Name: Rich and Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 4 tomatoes - peeled, seeded and diced; 4 cups tomato juice; 14 leaves fresh basil; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 0.5 cup butter; salt and pepper to taste

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This tomato basil soup uses real butter, fresh basil leaves, and heavy cream, which are the secrets to the richness of this soup. Please do not substitute, or you will not have the same high-quality result.

Recipe by MARBALET

Updated on December 15, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

4 tomatoes - peeled, seeded and diced
4 cups tomato juice
14 leaves fresh basil
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup butter
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

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

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

473	Calories
45g	Fat
17g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 473
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 45g	58%
Saturated Fat 28g	142%
Cholesterol 143mg	48%
Sodium 217mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 17g	6%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 61mg	304%
Calcium 85mg	7%
Iron 2mg	8%
Potassium 905mg	19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.