RACHEL'S TOMATO BASIL SOUP

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Fresh basil is the key to this delicious and creamy tomato soup. Serve with homemade French bread for a special treat!

Provided by CARAMOMMY

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (11.5 ounce) can tomato-vegetable juice cocktail
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
20 fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
1 cup heavy cream
¼ cup butter or margarine

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the tomatoes, vegetable juice, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, and cook for 30 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in the basil. At this point, you may puree the soup if you wish. Add the cream and butter; return to medium-low heat, and stir until butter is melted. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 76.2 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 669 mg, Sugar 1.9 g