tomato basil soup

(1 RATING)
49 Pinches
Prairieville, LA
Updated on Feb 4, 2012

BEST TO USE WITH FRESH BASIL, THIS IS THE KEY TO THIS RECIPE. SERVE WITH FRENCH BREAD SLICED, BUTTERED,AND TOASTED

prep time 5 Min
cook time 40 Min
method ---
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 28 ounces canned crushed tomatos
  • 46 ounces tomato juice
  • 14 1/2 ounces chicken broth
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1 stick real butter
  • 20 small fresh basil leaves

How To Make tomato basil soup

  • Step 1
    In a large sauce pan, combine crushed tomatoes and tomato juice and chicken broth.
  • Step 2
    Bring to boil and cook 30 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Remove from heat and stir in basil (cut in small strips).
  • Step 4
    Add half and half and butter. Return to medium heat adding garlic powder, salt, black pepper, red pepper, and sugar to taste.
  • Step 5
    OPTIONAL - Add shredded Italian cheese on top of each serving.

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