Rich and Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Delicious tomato basil soup made with fresh tomatoes and tomato juice, blended with fresh basil leaves and thickened with heavy cream and butter.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 473 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 tomatoes - peeled, seeded and diced
• 4 cups tomato juice
• 14 leaves fresh basil
• 0.5 cup butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place tomatoes and juice in a stockpot over medium heat; bring to a simmer. Cook until tomatoes have softened, about 30 minutes.

Step 2

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 3

Gather all ingredients.

Step 4

Remove the pot from heat. Add basil leaves to the pot.

Step 5

Use an immersion blender to purée soup until smooth.

Step 6

Serve hot and enjoy!