Tomato Basil Soup

Name: Tomato Basil Soup
Yield: 4-6 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups tomatoes (8-10), peeled, cored, chopped (or 4 cups canned whole tomatoes); 4 cups unsalted tomato juice; 12-14 fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish; 1 cup whipping cream; 1/2 cup sweet unsalted butter, softened; 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper; Salt to taste; Crusty bread (optional)

8 ingredients•5 steps•4-6 servings

Ingredients

- 4 cups tomatoes (8-10), peeled, cored, chopped (or 4 cups canned whole tomatoes)
- 4 cups unsalted tomato juice
- 12-14 fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1/2 cup sweet unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Crusty bread (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine tomatoes and juice in saucepan. Simmer for 30 minutes over medium-low heat.
2
Cool slightly, then place in blender or food processor. Add basil and process to puree (might have to be done in batches).
3
Return mixture to saucepan. Add cream and butter. Stir over low heat until butter and cream are incorporated.
4
Stir in salt and pepper before serving.
5
Garnish with more fresh basil and serve with fresh, crusty bread.

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