La Madeline is one of my very favorite restaurants. We'd be in serious trouble if I lived near one! We don't so this soup serves as a nice substitute.
Tomato Basil Soup
2 large cans whole tomatoes (I used Hunts because there is a difference in canned tomatoes!)
2 cups tomato juice
2 cups chicken stock
salt and pepper
about 1 teaspoon (or more) sugar
1 cup heavy cream (next time I might use half and half)
1 stick of butter
fresh basil (two big tubs from Wal-Mart)
Combine the canned tomatoes, juice, stock, salt, pepper, and sugar in a large stockpot and simmer for a good 30 minutes. Add your basil. Using your food processor or a potato masher or an emulsion blender (this is what I used), blend the soup to desired consistency. (Mine was pretty blended because Eli doesn't like chunks in his soup.) Taste and adjust seasoning. (I added more salt and sugar at this point.) Add the butter and let melt. Remove from heat just before serving and stir in heavy cream.
Adapted from COPYKAT RECIPES
Family Rating:
Brad: *****
Jordan: *****
Eli: *****
Phoebe: *****
Overall Family Rating: 20/20
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