Augusta's Chilled Tomato Soup with Basil Cream
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Augusta's Chilled Tomato Soup with Basil Cream recipe
Ingredients
| ½ | cup |
basil
fresh leaves, lightly packed, coarsely chopped |
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| ¾ | cup |
heavy whipping cream
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| 2 | cups |
tomatoes
seeded, peeled, coarsely chopped |
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| 2 | cups |
chicken broth
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| 2 | cups |
milk
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| 1 | teaspoon |
honey
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salt
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* | ||
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black pepper
ground |
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basil
whole |
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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, purée the chopped tomato, stock, milk and honey until very smooth.
Transfer the purée 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.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 378g (13.3 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 27966% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g
32%
Saturated Fat 12g
61%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 75mg
25%
Sodium 243mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate
5g
5%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Sugars g
Protein
18g
Vitamin A 33%
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Vitamin C 20%
Calcium 18%
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Iron 3%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?
