La Madeleine Tomato Basil Soup Recipe

La Madeleine Tomato Basil Soup

(Lighter option)

La Madeleine tomato basil soup is the delicious old fashioned tomato soup from the famous French restaurant "La Madeleine". The original recipe cream of tomato soup from La Madeleine contained full fat cream and ¼ pound of unsalted butter; we've replaced it with half fat cream and 1 pat (1" sq, 1/3" high) of butter - making it a lighter option. Have it as a treat and part of your balanced diet and exercise program. There are 90 calories in one serving and 9g of net carbs.

Nutrition Profile:
Diabetes Appropriate, Healthy Weight, Low Calorie, Low Carbs, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium.

Good Source: Vitamin A,Vitamin C.

4 Servings (as a starter)

Preparation time: 10 min

Cooking time: 40 min

La Madeleine Tomato Basil Soup

Nutrition Facts

Per 1 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Vitamin A 24%	•	Vitamin C 52%
Calcium 2%	•	Iron 5%
Potassium 10%	•

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. The information provided here is approximate and does not include: possible substitutions, optional ingredients and ingredients to taste. How did we calculate Recipe Guidelines?

Ingredients:

2 cups (4 to 5 tomatoes) of fresh tomatoes peeled, cored and chopped;

2 cups (480 ml) unsalted tomato juice (or mixture of tomato juice and vegetable/chicken stock);

8 fresh basil leaves plus more for garnish;

4 tbsp half fat creme fraiche 1 pat (1" sq, 1/3" high) of butter;

Salt to taste;

Freshly ground black pepper.

Cooking Instruction:

Combine the tomatoes and juice (or juice-stock mixture) in a saucepan. Simmer over a medium-low heat for 30 min. Cool slightly, then place in food processor and whiz with 6-8 fresh basil leaves to puree.
Return to the saucepan and add butter and cream, stir over a low heat. Garnish with basil and serve with crusty bread.

This recipe is also known as:

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Author: Lana Soko