This tomato basil soup uses real butter, fresh basil, and heavy cream, which are the secrets to the richness of this soup.
Ingredients
- tomatoes: 4 piece (peeled, diced)
- tomato juice: 4 cups
- leaves fresh basil: 14 piece
- heavy whipping cream: 1 cup
- butter: 0.5 cup
- salt and pepper: (to taste)
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Stages of cooking
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Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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Place tomatoes and juice in a stockpot over medium heat; bring to a simmer. Cook until tomatoes have softened, about 30 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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Remove the pot from heat. Add basil leaves to the pot. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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Use an immersion blender to purée soup until smooth. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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Serve hot and enjoy! DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
