Rachel's Tomato Basil Soup

Fresh basil is the key to Rachel's creamy tomato basil soup made with canned tomatoes, chicken broth, tomato-vegetable juice, heavy cream, and butter.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 262 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (11.5 ounce) can tomato-vegetable juice cocktail
• 20 fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
• 0.25 cup butter or margarine

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine tomatoes, chicken broth, and vegetable juice in a large saucepan; bring to a boil and cook for 30 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in basil. Purée soup with an immersion blender until smooth, if desired.

Step 2

Stir in cream and butter; return soup to medium-low heat. Stir until butter is melted. Serve immediately.