Tomato Basil Soup

 

I'll be honest. Until this recipe, I had never made my own {semi} homemade tomato soup. Just seeing the finished product made me feel proud. I had done more than just open a Campbell's can. I had accomplished a first. I've noticed that's a trend for me with cooking now-a-days.... I am accomplishing a lot of firsts in the kitchen, this being my first homemade tomato soup. I just wish it had been met with more praise and enthusiasm from my man. He wasn't too fond of this soup. (I think he's crazy). But hey, everyone's entitled to their own opinions!

I think it was too tomato-y for him. Don't you love my vast vocabulary? We are used to the canned tomato soup, where you add equal parts milk and dump it all in a pot and just heat it up and stir. I'm sure that milk makes the soup more creamy but also takes away from the tomato flavor. Or maybe it was the basil he didn't enjoy. I'm not sure, but I liked it! I don't mind a tomato-y tasting soup, nor do I mind basil! I don't think he necessarily didn't like it, but it wasn't his favorite. He still would prefer the canned kind to this kind. So I am still on a quest for tomato soup recipes that PJ will also enjoy. 

But don't listen to him, listen to me! I like it, I said! So make it :)

I borrowed this recipe from my dear friend, Kristin. Love that girl, and her food too!

Tomato Basil Soup

ever so slightly adapted from Delightfully Dowling 

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (28 oz) cans crushed Hunts tomatoes (56 oz total)
• 1 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 18 fresh basil leaves, minced + some for garnish
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup butter
• salt and pepper

In a large pot, saute garlic in olive oil until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add basil and sugar. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the cream and butter. Cook until butter is melted. Add salt and pepper to taste.


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It's been awhile... but I'm back to participate in Souper Sundays over at Kahakai Kitchen!

 

We served this soup with some grilled cheeses, duh! What else goes with tomato soup?

No really... what else does? The only thing I ever eat tomato soup with is grilled cheese. lol. Any ideas? 


Peace, and bacon grease!