La Madeleine Tomato Basil Soup
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La Madeleine Tomato Basil Soup
Description
La Madeleine Tomato Basil Soup combines peeled chopped tomatoes and tomato juice with fresh basil to create the base of the soup. After a slow simmer, butter and heavy cream are added to enrich the broth, giving it a velvety smoothness. The soup is pureed until silky, then seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. The fresh basil garnish enhances the aromatic flavor and appearance. This method allows the tomato and basil flavors to develop fully, resulting in a warm, creamy soup with a gentle herbaceous finish.
The soup has a smooth, creamy texture from the heavy cream and butter, balanced by the bright acidity of the tomatoes and the fragrant notes of basil. This makes it ideal for a cozy lunch or light dinner.
Serve the soup garnished with fresh basil leaves and accompanied by a good-quality bread for dipping. It can be varied by substituting half of the tomato juice with chicken or vegetable stock for a more complex flavor profile while maintaining its comforting nature.
Variations suggested include mixing tomato juice with chicken or vegetable stock to balance the tomato flavor. Using all tomato juice provides a strong tomato presence, while half-and-half blends offer a rounder finish. The soup can be adjusted with salt and pepper after pureeing to suit taste.
Ingredients
- 4 cups tomato peeled, cored, and chopped, or 4 cups canned chopped tomatoes
- 4 cups tomato juice
- 12 basil plus extra for garnish, fresh leaves
- 4 ounces butter unsalted
- 1 cup heavy cream
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
- You can substitute tomato juice with chicken or vegetable stock to vary the flavor while keeping the soup hearty.
- Using half tomato juice and half chicken stock produces a more balanced, well-rounded flavor.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves for added aroma and presentation before serving.
- Serve with your preferred type of bread to complement the creamy texture of the soup.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 477 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 477kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 954mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 3980IU | 80% |
| Vitamin C | 65.4mg | 73% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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