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Tomato Basil Soup (La Madeleine) Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
106 oz. can crushed tomatoes in puree
22 oz. chicken broth
24 fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 C. heavy cream or half and half
½ lb. sweet unsalted butter
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Directions:
Combine tomatoes, chicken stock, and chopped basil leaves in stockpot. Simmer 30 minutes.
Add cream and butter, while stirring, over low heat.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
16
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
45 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Kaitlyn is a La Madeleine Tomato Basil Soup connoisseur. She actually likes this one better!

 

 

 

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