Tomato Basil Soup


 Tomato basil soup is one of my favorite soups. I've experimented with a few different recipes but this recipe is probably my favorite and is very easy to make and doesn't require many ingredients or cooking time.

Ingredients:
4 cups canned whole tomatoes
4 cups tomato juice
1 cup heavy whipping cream
14 basil leaves, chopped
1/4 cup sweet unsalted butter
black pepper to taste


What To Do:
1. Combine whole tomatoes and tomato juice in pan. Simmer on medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
2. Carefully pour tomato mixture into blender or food processors and add in basil leaves. Blend well for 2 minutes.
3. Return mixture to pan and add in heavy cream, butter, and cracked black pepper. Simmer over medium-low heat for an additional 10-15 minutes stirring occasionally.


You can garnished with shredded cheese which I didn't do this time around since it was just a quick lunch whip together for the two of us (with lots of leftovers).

Makes 8 servings


Enjoy! 

21 comments

  1. YUM! YUM! YUM!!!!!!!! I love a good tomato basil soup, this looks delicious!

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  2. I've never even thought to make this myself, but I love it in the Fall - can't wait to try it! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  3. This is one of my favorite comfort foods...looking forward to whipping up a big batch in the fall!

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  4. Ohhh this sounds amazing! Pair it with a grilled cheese and I'm sold! I totally made soup on Sunday, I am so ready for fall!
    Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  5. you know i love some tomato basil soup! i wonder if it'd be good with coconut milk instead of heavy cream...hmmm.. :) xo

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  6. I LOVE tomato basil soup. It is definitely one of my favorites :)

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  7. I LOVE soups! This sounds yummy, flavorful and easy. As long as Make grilled cheese too, my whole fam will try this! Thanks gorgeous girl!!!

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  8. Soup is my jam. I eat it all year long - even in the Summer. Thank you for posting this! Mmmmmm! This and a grilled cheese would be heaven.

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  9. Oh my my!!!! This is one of my comfort foods for sure!! Soup isn't seasonal for me, but I most certainly want it more in the fall and winter. I cant wait to try this!

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  10. This sounds amazing, I love tomato basil! And this would be so much healthier than canned soup!

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  11. Tomato basil is one of my favorite soups. Definitely saving this recipe!

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  12. Emily I totally live off tomatoe and basil soup so this recipe makes my heart very happy! So happy I found your blog!
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  13. YUM! Love tomato soup, but I've never tried to make it myself - pinning :-D

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  14. Yum, this looks delicious! I'm looking forward to fall to get back into soups for dinner - always so tasty!

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  15. I LOVE soup, especially tomato basil. Totally pinning this to make, YUM!

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  16. all i need is a grilled cheese to go with this and i'm set! Nom nom!!

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  17. Ill share this with my mum. I dont eat tomatoes but she loves it!!

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  18. Ooo yum! I love tomato basil, but I always just buy it in a can. This sounds way better!

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  19. oh man i LOVE tomato soup but I have never tried to make it at home. this looks super easy!

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  20. Tomato and basil is such a great combination! I love adding heavy whipping cream to soups - it isn't exactly the healthiest but it is SO good!

    FashionEdible

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