The Best Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Recipe

Name: The Best Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Recipe
Total time: 45 mins
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

Discover the secrets to an exceptionally rich and flavorful tomato basil soup, featuring fresh basil, ripe tomatoes, creamy butter, and heavy cream.

Total time45 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time35 mins
Yield4

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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

Instructions

Gather all of your ingredients together.
Combine tomatoes and juice in a large stockpot over medium heat; bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook until the tomatoes have softened, approximately 30 minutes.
Remove the pot from the heat source. Add the fresh basil leaves to the pot.
Use an immersion blender to carefully purée the soup until it reaches a smooth consistency.
Stir in the heavy cream and butter until well combined. Cook and stir continuously over medium heat until the butter is completely melted, about 5 minutes. Avoid bringing to a boil. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
Serve immediately while hot and enjoy this delicious soup!

Nutrition

Calories: 473 kcal
Fat Content: 45 g
Fiber Content: 3 g
Sugar Content: 12 g
Sodium Content: 217 mg
Protein Content: 4 g
Cholesterol Content: 143 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 17 g
Saturated Fat Content: 28 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g