Tomato Basil Soup
(Serves 8)
Ingredients
- 4 cups (8 to 10) tomatoes, peeled, cored and chopped OR 4 cups canned whole tomatoes crushed.
- 4 cups tomato juice (OR mixture of tomato juice and vegetable juice or chicken stock)
- 12 to 14 fresh, washed basil leaves (more for garnish)
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- salt to taste
- 1/4 black pepper (fresh cracked is best)
Directions
- Combine tomatoes and juice (or juice-stock mixture) in a large saucepan.
- Simmer for 30 minutes over medium-low heat
- Cool slightly, then place in blender or food processor along with the basil and puree.
- Return to saucepan and add in cream and butter.
- Stir continuously over low heat until the cream and butter are totally incorporated.
- Add salt and pepper to taste
- Garnish with basil and serve with crusty bread.
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