Rich and Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

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Description

The secret to the richness of this soup is to use real butter, fresh basil leaves, and heavy cream. Please do not substitute, or you will not have the same high quality end result.

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

Instructions

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

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 35 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

Servings: 4

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