Description
A comforting and flavorful Tomato Basil Soup recipe that is perfect for any time of the year. This soup is rich, creamy, and bursting with the freshness of ripe tomatoes and fragrant basil.
Ingredients
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Tomato Basil Soup:
- 5 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced
- 4 cups tomato juice
- 14 fresh basil leaves
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Simmer Tomatoes: In a large pot over medium heat, combine the tomatoes and tomato juice. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add Flavors: Stir in sugar and oregano. Puree the mixture with basil leaves and return it to the pot.
- Finish Soup: Over medium heat, add butter to the pot. Once melted, slowly pour in the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper. Do not boil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
