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Rich and Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Name: Rich and Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced; 4 cups tomato juice; 14 leaves fresh basil; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup butter; Salt and pepper to taste

Velvety tomato meets fragrant basil in this luxurious soup, enriched with butter and cream for an indulgent finish. The fresh basil brightens what could be heavy, while the tomato juice base ensures deep, concentrated flavor in just 45 minutes. Perfect for cool evenings when you want restaurant-quality comfort in a bowl.

Prep

10 minutes

Cook

35 minutes

Total

45 minutes

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Instructions

1
Place tomatoes and tomato juice in a stockpot over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until tomatoes have softened, about 30 minutes.
2
Remove the pot from heat and add the fresh basil leaves.
3
Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth.
4
Stir in heavy cream and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until the butter is melted, about 5 minutes. Do not boil.
5
Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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