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La Madeleine Tomato Basil Soup

Recipe By :La Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 cups chopped tomatoes (8- 10) -- peeled,cored,and chopped, or 4 cups canned whole tomatoes, crushed
4 cups unsalted tomato juice
12 basil leaves, (12 to 14) -- 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 -- optional

combine tomatoes and juice in saucepan. Simmer for 30 minutes over medium-low heat. Cool slightly, then place in 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.

Source:
"dallas Morning News"

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Per serving: 113 Calories (kcal); 11g Total Fat; (84% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 3g Carbohydrate; 41mg Cholesterol; 231mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 2 Fat; 0 Other CarbohydratesNutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0