La Madeleine Tomato-Basil Soup
Source of Recipe
Marla
List of Ingredients
4 cups tomatoes (8 to 10), peeled, cored and chopped,
4 cups unsalted tomato juice
12 to 14 fresh basil leaves, plus additional for garnish, chopped
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup sweet, unsalted butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
Salt to taste
Crusty bread
Recipe
Combine tomatoes and juice in saucepan. Simmer for 30 minutes over medium-low heat. Cool
slightly, then place in a blender or food processor. Add basil and process to puree; this will have
to be done in batches.
Return mixture to saucepan. Add cream and butter. Stir over low heat until butter and cream are
incorporated. Stir in salt and pepper before serving. Garnish with more fresh basil and serve with
fresh, crusty bread. Makes 8 servings.
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