5 from 48 votes
La Madeleine Tomato Basil Soup
La Madeleine Tomato Basil Soup is a creamy tomato soup flavored with fresh basil and enriched with butter and heavy cream. The soup is simmered for 30 minutes to meld the tomato and basil flavors, then pureed for a smooth texture. This comforting soup offers a balance of bright tomato acidity and the aromatic presence of basil, finished with creamy richness. It pairs well with crusty bread for a satisfying meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
477 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
French
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 477
% 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.