Tomato-Basil Soup
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

If you wish, pass the cheese, cream, Armagnac, and the tomato-basil mixture at the table and let guests add the ingredients to their liking in this easy soup recipe.


Tomato-Basil Soup

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Servings: 6 servings
Related Categories: Low Calorie, Low Sodium, Quick and Easy, Tomato Basil Soup, Tomatoes, Tomato Soup, Tomato Soup
 
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Ingredients
  • 3-1/2  pounds
    ripe tomatoes
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  • 2  tablespoons
    unsalted butter
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  • 2  cloves
    garlic, minced
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  • 1  cup
    finely chopped onion (1 large)
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  • 1-1/2  cups
    loosely packed fresh basil leaves
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  • 1-1/2  teaspoons
    sea salt or kosher salt
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    ground black pepper
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  • 1-1/2  cups
    finely shredded Gruyere or Emmentaler cheese (6 ounces)
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  • 1/2  cup
    whipping cream
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  • 1  tablespoon
    Armagnac or cognac (optional)
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Directions
1.
Set aside 1 tomato. To peel remaining tomatoes, dip in boiling water for 30 seconds or until skins start to split. Dip in cold water. When cool enough to handle, remove skins and core tomatoes. Coarsely chop; set aside.
2.
In a 4-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender. Add the chopped tomatoes. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3.
Transfer tomato mixture in batches to a food processor or food mill. Cover and process until smooth. (If using a food mill, discard tomato seeds and onions.) Return pureed mixture to pan. Meanwhile, finely chop basil; reserve 1/4 cup.
4.
Stir remaining basil, the salt, and pepper into tomato mixture. Heat through. Add cheese, cream, and, if desired, Armagnac. Heat and stir until cheese is just melted.
5.
Chop remaining tomato; combine with reserved basil. Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with chopped tomato and basil. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 284, Total Fat 22 g, Saturated Fat 13 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 26 mg, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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