Get 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
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
242 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Stir tomatoes and chicken brother together 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 basil and sugar into the tomato mixture; reduce heat to low and continue cooking until the basil is wilted, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Stir cream into the tomato mixture; add butter and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the butter is completely melted, 5 to 7 minutes more.
Ingredients
½ cup butter
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
