This is La Madelines "copy" recipe, the only thing I different is about 4 years ago I started using half and half instead of heavy whipping cream. It cuts out a lot of fat and now I actually like it better! You can make it either way with heavy cream or half and half.
I also make Seasoned Crackers (click for recipe) when I make this soup, with my seasoned crackers I don't even bake but you would think I did! They are delicious and keep in an airtight container for 4 to 6 weeks! Actually one time I forgot about them and they were still good several months later!
This goes well with a grill cheese sandwich or a Hot Turkey or Ham Sandwich on a Croissant which is also on my blog. Tonight I had a hot turkey on croissant sandwich with my soup!
Also, I double this recipe a lot! Earlier today I doubled it and was able to make 10 -12oz portions. I made it for dinner since I still had tomato juice left and because I didn't get any from the first batch I made!
Combine tomatoes, juice & chicken broth in saucepan; and simmer for 30 minutes.
Add basil then puree with hand held blender or you can put in a regular blender
add butter, season with salt & pepper then add whip cream (or I use half and half)
keep on low until you are ready to eat!
I got this cup and the tablecloth when I was in France. Perfect to eat soup in.....reminds me of being in France!
La Madeline’s Tomato
Basil soup
4
cups (8to10) can tomatoes in juice
2
cups of tomato juice
2
cups of chicken broth
12
to 14 washed fresh basil leaves (or the one in the tube which you get by the
fresh basil)
1
cup of heavy cream (or I use half and
half instead)
1/4
lb unsalted butter
Salt
to taste
¼
t cracked black pepper
Combine
tomatoes, juice & stock in saucepan; and simmer for 30 minutes.
Puree,
along with the basil leaves in small batches in blender, food processor (or
better yet, one of those handy hand held Blenders
right in the cooking pan (that is what I do)).
Return
to saucepan & add cream & butter, while stirring over low heat.
Garnish with basil leaves and serve with favorite
bread
