Rachel's Tomato Basil Soup
Description
Fresh basil is the key to Rachel's creamy tomato basil soup recipe made with canned tomatoes, chicken broth, tomato-vegetable juice, and heavy cream.
Ingredients
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1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
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1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
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1 (11 1/2 ounce) can tomato-vegetable juice cocktail
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20 fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/4 cup butter or margarine
Directions
1
Combine tomatoes, chicken broth, and vegetable juice in a large saucepan; bring to a boil and cook for 30 minutes. Off heat, stir in basil. Purée soup with an immersion blender until smooth, if desired.
2
Stir in cream and butter over medium-low heat until butter is melted.