This La Madeleine-style tomato basil soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining the bright acidity of ripe tomatoes with the lush richness of heavy cream and sweet unsalted butter. The secret lies in simmering the peeled tomatoes to deepen their flavor before blending them with fresh basil leaves into a silky smooth puree. It&# 226;ÂÂs a dish that feels luxurious yet remains simple enough for a weeknight dinner. Perfectly balanced with salt and cracked black pepper, each spoonful delivers a warm, aromatic hug. Serve it alongside crusty French bread for dipping, or add a grilled cheese sandwich on top for a hearty meal. Whether itâÂÂs a chilly evening or youâÂÂre craving something soothing, this soup brings a touch of French elegance to your everyday table without requiring complex techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.
La Madeleine’S Tomato Basil Soup
Description
This La Madeleine-style tomato basil soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining the bright acidity of ripe tomatoes with the lush richness of heavy cream and sweet unsalted butter. The secret lies in simmering the peeled tomatoes to deepen their flavor before blending them with fresh basil leaves into a silky smooth puree. It&# 226;ÂÂs a dish that feels luxurious yet remains simple enough for a weeknight dinner. Perfectly balanced with salt and cracked black pepper, each spoonful delivers a warm, aromatic hug. Serve it alongside crusty French bread for dipping, or add a grilled cheese sandwich on top for a hearty meal. Whether itâÂÂs a chilly evening or youâÂÂre craving something soothing, this soup brings a touch of French elegance to your everyday table without requiring complex techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.Ingredients
Directions
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Combine the peeled tomatoes and their juice (or stock) in a large saucepan.
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Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat and let it simmer gently for 30 minutes.
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In small batches, puree the simmered tomatoes and the fresh basil leaves in a blender or food processor until completely smooth.
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Return the pureed tomato mixture to the saucepan.
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Stir in the heavy cream and sweet unsalted butter over low heat until the butter is fully melted and incorporated.
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Season with salt and cracked black pepper to taste.
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Garnish with additional fresh basil leaves and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 43.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.5g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 12.0mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 9.4g4%
- Dietary Fiber 2.9g12%
- Sugars 6.2g
- Protein 2.2g5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
