Augusta's Chilled Tomato Soup with Basil Cream

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Augusta's Chilled Tomato Soup with Basil Cream

279 calories per serving view nutrition facts

Ingredients

1/2	cup	basil	fresh leaves, lightly packed, coarsely chopped
3/4	cup	heavy whipping cream
2	cups	tomatoes	seeded, peeled, coarsely chopped
2	cups	chicken broth
2	cups	milk
1	teaspoon	honey
1	x	salt
1	x	black pepper	ground
1	x	basil	whole

Directions

Early in the day, put the chopped basil leaves in a small bowl.

Scald the cream in a small saucepan and pour it over the basil.

Let steep 1 hour, then strain the cream and chill deeply.

In a food processor, puree the chopped tomato, stock, milk and honey until very smooth.

Transfer the puree to a bowl, and season with salt and pepper.

Chill deeply. When ready to serve, whip the basil cream.

Ladle the chilled soup into chilled glass cups or stemmed glasses.

Dollop each serving with the whipped cream and top with a fresh basil leaf.

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