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My review
Favorite Basil-Tomato Soup
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JulieO
"I love this tomato soup. Even my husband likes it, and he says he doesn't like tomatoes!"
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Ingredients
30 m servings 242Original recipe yields 9 servings
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Directions
{{model.addEditText}} Print- 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.
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- If I don't have whipping cream I have used skim milk and have still had great results.
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Most helpful positive review
1/28/2015
I have tried this recipe except for the 1/2 cup of butter. Also, I thought the fat in the whipping cream would be enough to give it that depth of flavor and I was pleased that it did. I thought...
Most helpful critical review
9/28/2016
The recipe makes very bland soup as is. I used about 3 tsp dried basil, added another tbsp of sugar, and mixed in some oregano, garlic powder, and onion flakes while it was simmering.
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1/28/2015
I have tried this recipe except for the 1/2 cup of butter. Also, I thought the fat in the whipping cream would be enough to give it that depth of flavor and I was pleased that it did. I thought...
1/31/2015
This soup was ok for me. It is thicker than I am used to but that can be rectified by adding more chicken broth. I also would like some garlic and onion in it, but that can easily be added as we...
9/10/2016
Normally, I try to stay close to the regular recipe if my family will eat it. My boyfriend doesn't like "creamy" soups so I personally had to make changes to form a compromise(because I love tom...
9/28/2016
The recipe makes very bland soup as is. I used about 3 tsp dried basil, added another tbsp of sugar, and mixed in some oregano, garlic powder, and onion flakes while it was simmering.
11/9/2018
This is some pretty yummy soup! Who would have thought adding butter would change it entirely! I forgot about the butter, and we were tasting it, and when I re-read the recipe, I thought, well, ...
9/27/2018
I had to use basil from a squeeze tube because they didn’t have any fresh at my grocery store. I also added a dash of garlic powder and a dash of onion powder and my boyfriend and I both really ...
3/13/2017
Quick and easy. I just add some additional onion powder and garlic powder. It tastes great...
10/20/2019
We loved it. I substituted heavy cream with an almond milk cream base and the butter for plant based butter. ( we can not tolerate dairy). It came out great!
10/5/2019
Tomato bisque is my favorite soup, and this is pretty close to restaurant quality. Unless you have dietary restrictions, I recommend using the full amount of cream and butter (I actually use a ...