La Madeleine's Tomato Basil Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

La Madeleine's Tomato Basil Soup

Recipe By : Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 cups tomatoes (8-10) -- peeled, cored
-- and chopped
or
4 cups canned whole tomatoes -- crushed
12 fresh basil leaves -- washed
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 pound sweet unsalted butter
salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper -- cracked

Combine tomatoes, juice and/or stock in saucepan. Simmer 30 minutes.
Puree, along with the basil leaves, in small batches, in blender or food
processor.

Return to saucepan and add cream and butter, while stirring, over low
heat. Garnish with basil leaves and serve with your favorite bread.




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