Six-ingredient Basil Tomato Soup

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Sarah Perkins

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 30, 2023

After bringing this six-ingredient soup to a teachers' function, I had so many requests for the recipe that it was published in the school newsletter. I serve the rich soup in mugs with a Caesar salad and crusty bread. It's one my favorite basil recipes! —Sarah Perkins, Southlake, Texas

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Six-ingredient Basil Tomato Soup

Yield:9 servings
Prep:5 min
Cook:15 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
  • 18 to 20 fresh basil leaves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup butter
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Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, bring the tomatoes and broth to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add basil and sugar. Reduce heat to low; stir in cream and butter. Cook until butter is melted.
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