Rich and Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

This tomato basil soup uses real butter, fresh basil leaves, and heavy cream, which are the secrets to the richness of this soup. Please do not substitute, or you will not have the same high-quality result.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 473 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 tomatoes - peeled, seeded and diced
• 4 cups tomato juice
• 14 leaves fresh basil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place tomatoes and juice in a stockpot over medium heat; bring to a simmer. Cook until tomatoes have softened, about 30 minutes.

Step 2

Remove the pot from heat. Add basil leaves to the pot. Use an immersion blender to purée soup until smooth.

Step 3

Stir in heavy cream and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until butter is melted, about 5 minutes. Do not boil. Season with salt and pepper.