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Favorite Basil-Tomato Soup
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 242 calsOriginal recipe yields 9 servings
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- 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.
Footnotes
- Cook's Note:
- If I don't have whipping cream I have used skim milk and have still had great results.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: 242 calories; 20.6 g fat; 14.1 g carbohydrates; 3.7 g protein; 64 mg cholesterol; 506 mg sodium. Full nutrition
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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...
4/29/2017
Made it to the recipe. Tasted good, but wanted more flavor. Added a 10oz can of Campbell's condensed tomato soup to it.
3/29/2017
I used Hunts Fire roasted garlic tomatoes. They added extra flavor but they were also extra chewy and a couple were a little burnt. They also still had their skins on which I didn't like. The...
3/13/2017
Quick and easy. I just add some additional onion powder and garlic powder. It tastes great...
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.
2/6/2016
Tried soup twice with different crushed tomatoes, both times soup came out on the bitter side!