I adapted this recipe from the Pioneer Woman. This tomato soup is not only easy to make; it’s also really quick and tastes a thousand times better than anything from a can. The chunks of tomato complement the cream and basil so perfectly that I don’t feel like I want a sandwich on the side for fear that I’ll mess up the wonderful taste already in my mouth.
Saute until starting to brown slightly:
4 T. butter (Melt first.)
1 onion, chopped
Add to the pot:
2 cans diced tomatoes (14.5 oz. each)
3 c. tomato sauce
3 c. chicken broth (I use water and the powder.)
6 T. sugar
3/4 ounce fresh basil, cut into thin ribbons (chiffonade). I tried dried and it wasn’t quite the same. The fresh basil is completely worth it, even if it costs 2 bucks for a little package. I use scissors to cut it up easily.
1/2 t. black pepper
Heat the soup to a boil, then turn it off. Add and stir until combined:
1 1/2 c. heavy cream
Enjoy this delicious, creamy tomato soup with grilled cheese (classic) or just by itself. It’s that delicious!
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Creamy Tomato Soup With Basil
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter 1/2 stick
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cans diced tomatoes 14.5 ounces each
- 3 cups tomato sauce
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 3/4 ounce fresh basil thin ribbons (chiffonade)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter and saute the onion until it starts to brown slightly.4 tablespoons butter, 1 onion
- Add all but the cream to the pot. Heat the soup to a boil, then turn it off.2 cans diced tomatoes, 3 cups tomato sauce, 3 cups chicken broth, 6 tablespoons sugar, 3/4 ounce fresh basil, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Add the cream and stir to combine. Serve the soup with grilled cheese (or not!)1 1/2 cups heavy cream