Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (1 cup)
  • Calories:
  • 214
  • Fat:
  • 20 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 12 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 63 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 410 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 8 g
  • Fiber:
  • 2 g
  • Protein:
  • 3 g


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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.

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