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Tomato Basil Soup – La Madeleine Style

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There are a lot of things I miss about living in Texas.  Fabulous grocery stores,  great friends and, of course, Tex Mex all number at the top of the list.  Despite the fact that Tex Mex is certainly one of my favorite flavor memories from living in the southwest, it isn’t the only food memory I left.  Dream Cafe’s Ricotta Pancakes and Austin tacos are sorely missed.  I find myself craving Mi Cocina’s killer margaritas and chicken fajitas on a weekly basis and La Madeleine’s Country French Cafe tomato basil soup is always at the back of mind.  Yes they’re a chain, but that doesn’t stop their soup from being some of the best I’ve ever eaten.  It’s really good.

When I first had the opportunity to sit down and try this soup, I knew I needed to learn how to replicate it.  I set out to find the recipe online and discovered a version that has served me well to this day.  I’ve been making it for about 5 years now and while I can’t take credit for the recipe, I can certainly take credit for enjoying every last bite of this delicious soup and in the process of doing so, preserve a few of my precious Texas memories of days gone by.

Ingredients Needed:

Adapted from La Madeleine’s Recipe

2 28 Oz Cans of Tomatoes
1 Large Bunch of Fresh Basil
4 Cups of Tomato Juice, Veggie or Chicken Broth
1 Cup of Cream (I use  about 1/2 cup)
1 Stick of Butter (I use 1/2 Stick)
Salt and Pepper to Taste

Add together in a large pot your tomatoes and juice/broth.  Let it cook on medium low heat covered for about 30 minutes.

I tend to turn the heat up a hair and cook it for a shorter period because I have no patience to wait.

When your soup is good and hot, go ahead and throw in your basil leaves.  You can chop them up first or just be lazy like me and let your emulsifier do all the work.

If you don’t have an emulsifier, you’ll need to put the soup into a blender in batches and mulch up the basil.

Finally you’ll add in your butter and cream and let it melt down and heat back up.

Now all that’s left to do is grab a bowl and pour yourself a little bowl of your own Texas memories.

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Tomato Basil Soup - La Madaleine Style

Adapted from La Madeleine's Recipe

Ingredients:

2 28 Oz Cans of Tomatoes
1 Large Bunch of Fresh Basil
4 Cups of Tomato Juice, Veggie or Chicken Broth
1 Cup of Cream (I use about 1/2 cup)
1 Stick of Butter (I use 1/2 Stick)
Salt and Pepper to Taste

Directions:

Add together in a large pot your tomatoes and juice/broth. Let it cook on medium low heat covered for about 30 minutes.

When your soup is good and hot, go ahead and throw in your basil leaves.

Grab your emulsifier and blend up your soup. If you don't have an emulsifier, you'll need to put the soup into a blender in batches and mulch up the basil.

Finally you'll add in your butter and cream and let it melt down and heat back up.

Tomato Basil Soup - La Madeleine Style on Foodista

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Comments

  3. You really do have great recipes Julie.
    What I love about this one is that I can make and enjoy it in the cold winter;
    another keeper for me; thanks.
    Rita

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  5. Beautiful photos Julie. This is my kids favourite soup by far. I make it in huge batches and store it in Mason Jars in the fridge and freezer so I always have some on hand. It’s great to give to a friend feeling under the weather too ;o)

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  7. I can undrstand from this soup why you miss Texas so much. If what you were eating there was half as good as this soup then you have every right to contemplate on that.

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  8. i am from Dallas and have to agree with all 3 items on your “miss list”! I go to MiCocina at least once a week! haha- this looks delicious!

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  14. I’ve never been to Texas and I’ve certainly never had soup with butter in it (I think?) but now I feel like I need to take a trip and have some soup! My gosh this looks amazing!! Your photography skills just never cease to amaze me.

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  19. I love tomato soup and that recipe not only looks delicious but also easy! I bet that it would go great with a fancy shmancy grilled cheese sandwich.

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  20. Growing up in Houston, we went to La Madeleine all the time. Since we’ve moved back to Texas, I’ve yet to visit. Now I don’t need to…I can make your lovely soup and satisfy my craving! Thank you so much for sharing this…I have a fresh loaf of bread that would be perfect with this!

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  22. This is just yum! @Dalefg loves tomato soup and the herb basil. It’s 12:39am {yeah,what am I doing up, right?} and just the sight of this is making me want soup now. I’m a big fan of soup! You’re such a great cook. Wish I can be like you =)

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  25. While the recipe does sound quite tasty, what I’m really loving here is that cute little green bowl! Mind if I ask for more info on it?

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  32. Wow! This reminds me of Vodka Sauce for pasta–sounds delicious. I know my parents pined for tex-mex food when they moved from El Paso to Canada when I was a baby. My mother made her own tortillas, and did her best to recreate the food, in spite of there being nowhere to buy Mexican groceries!

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  35. Made this soup last night for my family and it was absolutely delicious! So easy and so tasty. Thanks for sharing!!

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