LA MADELEINE'S TOMATO-BASIL SOUP

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Make and share this La Madeleine's Tomato-Basil Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Philip and Karen Se

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups fresh tomatoes, cored, peeled, and chopped (8-10) or 4 cups canned whole tomatoes, crushed
4 cups tomato juice (or part vegetable or part chicken stock)
12 -14 basil leaves, washed fresh
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 lb sweet unsalted butter
salt
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
lemon juice (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine tomatoes, juice/and or stock in saucepan.
  • Simmer 30 minutes.
  • Puree, along with the basil leaves, in small batches, in blender, food processor (or better yet, one of those handy hand-held food blenders, right in the cooking pan). Return to saucepan and add cream and butter, while stirring, over low heat. Garnish with basil leaves and serve with your favorite bread.
  • Excerpted from an article by Beverly Bundy of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram around May 20. 1994.
  • She wrote, "Once a year, in January I run a column of our most requested recipes -- This year, that column included the recipe for La Madeleine's popular tomato basil soup. I continue to get at least 10 calls a week asking for the recipe. So here it is, once again -- ".

Answorth Joubert
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I'm not a big fan of tomato soup, but this recipe might change my mind.


Abubeha Baduideen
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This recipe sounds amazing. I'm going to make it for my next dinner party.


Kellz RealZ
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I'm always looking for new tomato soup recipes. This one looks like a keeper!


Lency Cuizon Blanco
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This soup looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Winnie Muthoni
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out really watery. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Tamara Martins
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I thought this soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I probably wouldn't make it again.


Boboo Bobb
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This soup was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had added some additional seasonings, like salt, pepper, or chili powder.


Gina Peadon
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This soup is so flavorful and comforting. I love the way the basil brightens up the flavor of the tomatoes. I also appreciate that this recipe is relatively low in calories and fat.


Mxafi Amo
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I'm not a huge fan of tomato soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of the basil and Parmesan cheese made all the difference. I'll definitely be making this soup again.


Jihadul Haque
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This recipe was easy to follow and the soup turned out delicious. I used fresh tomatoes from my garden and the flavor was amazing. Will definitely make this soup again!


Malik Shoaib
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This soup was a hit with my family! The flavors of the tomatoes, basil, and garlic were perfectly balanced. I especially loved the addition of the Parmesan cheese rind, which gave the soup a rich and savory flavor.