Make a delicious pot of creamy, basil-tomato soup by simmering crushed tomatoes, fresh basil, chicken broth, and cream together. Don't forget the butter!
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
242 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Stir together tomatoes and chicken broth in a large saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until slightly reduced, about 10 minutes.
Step 2
Stir in basil and sugar; reduce heat to low and continue cooking until basil is wilted, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Stir cream into tomato mixture; add butter and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until butter is completely melted, 5 to 7 minutes more.
Ingredients
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
18 fresh basil leaves, or more to taste, finely chopped
