Creamy tomato and basil soup

60 min
medium
8 ingredients

Creamy tomato and basil soup

Tomato and basil soup is a comforting classic that has transcended generations and borders in Latin America. Its origin dates back to the Mediterranean culinary tradition, where the combination of tomato and basil is very common. In different Latin American countries, this soup has different names; in Mexico it is usually called "sopa de jitomate con albahaca", while in Argentina and Uruguay it is known as "crema de tomate con albahaca". The popularity of this recipe lies in its fresh and vibrant flavor, which emphasizes the quality of the natural ingredients and the simplicity of its preparation.

Furthermore, this preparation is ideal for both cold and mild days, thanks to its creamy texture and its balance between acidic and sweet, provided by the tomato and fresh basil. Over the years, La Madeleine, a well-known restaurant chain, has made its version of this soup famous, which has won over palates and has become a frequent dish on its menus, standing out for its delicate flavor and the quality of its ingredients.

How to prepare La Madeleine's tomato and basil soup

To prepare this delicious soup, start by combining fresh tomatoes and tomato juice in a saucepan. Also add a bit of broth if you wish to intensify the flavors.

Simmer the mixture for 30 minutes so the ingredients blend and the tomato softens completely.

Once cooked, process the soup in small batches along with the basil leaves in a blender or food processor until a smooth purée is obtained.

Return the mixture to the saucepan and add heavy cream and unsalted butter. Stir constantly over low heat so the soup acquires a creamy and homogeneous texture.

Finally, garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve accompanied by your favorite bread to enjoy a comforting and flavorful dish.

La sopa de tomate con albahaca de la madeleine

Ingredients (8)

  • Fresh Tomatoes
  • Tomato Juice
  • Basil Leaves
  • Heavy Cream
  • Unsalted Sweet Butter
  • Salt
  • Ground Black Pepper
  • Lemon Juice

Instructions (21 steps)

  1. 1 Combine tomatoes
  2. 2 juice and/or broth in a saucepan
  3. 3 Simmer for 30 minutes
  4. 4 Puree
  5. 5 along with the basil leaves
  6. 6 in small batches
  7. 7 in a blender or food processor
  8. 8 Return to the saucepan and add cream and butter
  9. 9 while stirring
  10. 10 over low heat
  11. 11 Garnish with basil leaves and serve with your favorite bread
  12. 12 Excerpt from an article by Beverly Bundy from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram around May 20th
  13. 13 1994
  14. 14 She wrote
  15. 15 Once a year
  16. 16 in January
  17. 17 I publish a column with our most requested recipes -- this year
  18. 18 that column included the recipe for the popular tomato basil soup from La Madeleine
  19. 19 I still receive at least 10 calls a week asking for the recipe
  20. 20 So here it is
  21. 21 once again --