Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 cups tomatoes (peeled, cored, and chopped, or 4 cups canned chopped tomatoes)
  • 4 cups tomato juice
  • 12 fresh basil leaves (plus extra for garnish)
  • 4 ounces unsalted butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • salt (to taste)
  • freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Instruction

  • Place the tomatoes, tomato juice, and basil in a soup pot or large saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil. Then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Add the butter and heavy cream. Stir and cook until the butter is melted.
  • Puree the soup in small batches in a blender or food processor, or use a hand-held immersion blender to puree the soup in the pot.
  • Return the soup to the pot and bring to a simmer.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish the soup with basil leaves, and serve it with your favorite bread.