Basil Tomato Soup Recipe

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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."

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Basil Tomato Soup Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 9 Servings

5 15 20

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.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 214 calories, 20 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 63 mg cholesterol, 410 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Basil Tomato Soup in Quick Cooking May/June 2003, p16