Basil Tomato Soup
Quick Cooking
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"After bringing this six-ingredient soup to a teachers' function, I had so many requests for the recipe that it was published in the school newsletter," relates Sarah Perkins of Southlake, Texas. "I serve the rich soup in mugs with a Caesar salad and crusty bread."
SERVINGS: 9
CATEGORY: Soup
METHOD: Stovetop - One-Dish
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
Ingredients:
- 2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
- 18 to 20 fresh basil leaves, minced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup butter
Directions:
In a large saucepan, bring the tomatoes and broth to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add basil and sugar. Reduce heat to low; stir in cream and butter. Cook until butter is melted. Yield: 9 servings.