This tomato basil soup uses fresh basil, fresh tomatoes, real butter, and heavy cream, which are the secrets to the richness of this soup.
⏱️ Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Servings: 4
📝 Ingredients
- 4 medium ripe 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
👩🍳 Directions
Step 1
Gather all ingredients.
Step 2
Place tomatoes and juice in a stockpot over medium heat; bring to a simmer. Cook until tomatoes have softened, about 30 minutes.
Step 3
Remove the pot from heat. Add basil leaves to the pot.
Step 4
Use an immersion blender to purée soup until smooth.
Step 5
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.
Step 6
Serve hot and enjoy!
🥗 Nutrition Facts
Calories: 473
Total Carbohydrate: 17g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Total Sugars: 12g
Protein: 4g
Total Fat: 45g
Saturated Fat: 28g
Cholesterol: 143mg
Vitamin C: 61mg
Sodium: 217mg
Calcium: 85mg
Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 905mg
