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Prep time
20 minutes
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Cook time
30 minutes
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Serves
6
Author Notes
Don’t miss out on tomato season - enjoy Atkins delicious Cream of Tomato-Basil Soup! It’s the perfect savory dish that’s simple to make and full of flavor. —Atkins Nutritionals
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Ingredients
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1 cup
Basil, fresh
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1/2 teaspoon
Salt
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2 cups
Red Pack Whole Peeled Plum Tomatoes
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1/2 teaspoon
Black Pepper
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1 tablespoon
Unsalted Butter Stick
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2 cups
Chicken Broth, Bouillon or Consomme
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2 tablespoons
(No Ice) Brandy
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1 1/2 tablespoons
Heavy Cream
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2
Cloves of Garlic
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2 tablespoons
Tomato Paste
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1 cup
Scallion, raw
Directions
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Melt butter in a large saucepan. Add diced scallions and minced garlic; cook over medium heat until scallions are softened, stirring frequently, about 4 minutes.
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Strain tomatoes, slice basil (setting some aside for garnish) and add along with, broth, pepper and salt to the saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
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Transfer soup, in batches, to a blender, and carefully pulse until basil is finely chopped, lifting one corner of the lid to allow steam to escape. Return to saucepan. Stir in cream, brandy and tomato paste. Heat over low heat until very hot. Do not boil.
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Divide between bowls (a heaping ¾ cup per serving), garnish with basil leaves, and serve.
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Cooking Tip: To cut scallions, start at the white end and cut off the root. Slice thin and on the diagonal most of the way up, discarding the ends if they don't feel as crisp.
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