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augusta's cold tomato soup with basil cream

Ingredients For augusta's cold tomato soup with basil cream

  • 1/2 c
    basil, fresh chopped
  • 3/4 c
    heavy cream
  • 2 c
    tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 2 c
    chicken stock
  • 2 c
    milk
  • 1 tsp
    honey
  • "just a pinch" of salt
  • "just a pinch" of pepper
  • basil, whole leaves

How To Make augusta's cold tomato soup with basil cream

  • 1
    Early in the day, put the chopped basil leaves in a small bowl.
  • 2
    Scald the cream in a small saucepan and pour it over the basil; Let steep 1 hour, then strain the cream and chill deeply.
  • 3
    In a food processor, puree the chopped tomato, stock, milk and honey until very smooth.
  • 4
    Transfer the puree to a bowl, and season with salt and pepper; Chill deeply.
  • 5
    When ready to serve, whip the basil cream.
  • 6
    Ladle the chilled soup into chilled glass cups or stemmed glasses; Dollop each serving with the whipped cream and top with a fresh basil leaf.

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