Copycat La Madeline's Tomato Basil Soup Recipe

Warm up on chilly nights with this irresistible copycat recipe of La Madeline's famous Tomato Basil Soup! This comforting and flavorful soup is incredibly easy to make and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. We've perfected the recipe to capture the restaurant's signature taste, creating a creamy, vibrant soup bursting with fresh basil and ripe tomatoes. Get ready for the ultimate taste of homemade comfort food!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 305 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 4.1 (8 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Copycat La Madeline's Tomato Basil Soup

  • 28 ounces (794g) canned crushed tomatoes
  • 15 ounces (425ml) tomato juice
  • 2 cups (10g) fresh basil leaves
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter
  • salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 4 cups (946ml) vegetable broth
  • extra basil (for garnish, optional)
  • a swirl of cream (for garnish, optional)
  • a drizzle of olive oil (for garnish, optional)

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How to Make Copycat La Madeline's Tomato Basil Soup

  1. In a large saucepan, combine 28 ounces (794g) canned crushed tomatoes, 15 ounces (425ml) tomato juice, and 4 cups (946ml) vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Carefully transfer the soup to a blender (or use an immersion blender). Add 2 cups (10g) fresh basil leaves and blend until completely smooth. If using a regular blender, work in batches for safety.
  3. For an extra-smooth texture, strain the soup through a fine-mesh sieve back into the saucepan.
  4. Return the pureed soup to the saucepan over low heat.
  5. Stir in 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream and 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter until the butter is melted and the soup is heated through. Do not boil.
  6. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve hot and garnish with extra basil, a swirl of cream, or a drizzle of olive oil (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

38g

Fat

86g

Carbs

4g