CREAMY TOMATO-BASIL SOUP

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Simple to prepare, delicious tomato-basil soup. Great for an easy lunch served with bread or grilled cheese!

Provided by Alok

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup butter
¼ cup olive oil
1 ½ cups chopped onions
3 pounds tomatoes - cored, peeled, and quartered
½ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 quart chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
8 sprigs fresh basil for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in onions and cook until tender. Mix in tomatoes and chopped basil. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in the chicken broth, reduce heat to low, and continue cooking 15 minutes.
  • Transfer soup to a blender (or use an immersible hand blender), and blend until smooth. Return to the pot, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and gradually mix in the heavy cream. Pour soup through a strainer before serving. Garnish each serving with a sprig of basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 62.4 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

Sfiso Mazibuko
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This soup was so easy to make and it turned out great! I used fresh tomatoes from my garden and it really made a difference. The soup was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Lokendra Chapagain
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I'm not a huge fan of tomato soup, but this recipe was amazing! The basil really adds a nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Awais Sarwar
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This soup was delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The flavors were perfect and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


andre kotze
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I made this soup for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the basil added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Tara Hernandez
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This soup was so easy to make and it turned out great! I used fresh tomatoes from my garden and it really made a difference. The soup was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohsin India
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I'm not a huge fan of tomato soup, but this recipe was amazing! The basil really adds a nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Raina Simmons
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This soup was delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The flavors were perfect and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Bishal Tharu
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I made this soup for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the basil added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Mussa Hamadi
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This soup was so easy to make and it turned out great! I used fresh tomatoes from my garden and it really made a difference. The soup was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Hamza Afzaal
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I'm not a huge fan of tomato soup, but this recipe was amazing! The basil really adds a nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Wael Ghiath
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This soup was delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The flavors were perfect and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Rozina Ali
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I made this soup for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the basil added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


RAWAN ALI
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This soup was so easy to make and it turned out great! I used fresh tomatoes from my garden and it really made a difference. The soup was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Adam Grey
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I'm not a huge fan of tomato soup, but this recipe was amazing! The basil really adds a nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Mustafakhan Mustafakhan
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This soup was delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The flavors were perfect and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.