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Augusta's Chilled Tomato Soup With Basil Crea

A home-style Augusta's Chilled Tomato Soup With Basil Crea made with Heavy Cream, Ripe Tomatoes Seeded, Chicken Stock, and Milk. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup
• 2 cup
• 2 cup
• 2 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Scald the cream in a small saucepan and pour it over the basil.

2. 2

   Let steep 1 hour, then strain the cream and chill deeply.

3. 3

   Transfer the puree to a bowl, and season with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Chill deeply.

5. 5

   When ready to serve, whip the basil cream.

6. 6

   Ladle the chilled soup into chilled glass cups or stemmed glasses.

7. 7

   Dollop each serving with the whipped cream and top with a fresh basil leaf.