CHUNKY TOMATO-BASIL SOUP

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That favorite tomato soup you had at that cozy cafe? Easy--just blend tomatoes, a bit of light cream, onion, and plenty of fresh basil and you've got it.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
3 small carrots, shredded (1 cup)
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup half-and-half
1 jar (26 oz) Muir Glen™ chunky tomato pasta sauce
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrots; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until softened. Add flour; cook and stir until moistened. Gradually add half-and-half, cooking and stirring about 2 minutes or until smooth.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover; cook over medium heat about 15 minutes, stirring frequently, just until mixture comes to a boil.
  • If desired, top with additional chopped fresh basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1140 mg, Sugar 26 g, TransFat 0 g

Mukesh Kshetri
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This soup is easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Fasil Alemneh1
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I'm not a big fan of tomato soup, but this recipe is delicious.


Helena White
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day.


JB japhet
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I love this soup! It's so hearty and filling.


Jeannie Hill
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This is my favorite tomato soup recipe. It's so flavorful and easy to make.


Jeffery Daniels
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Jeremy Brown
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This soup is delicious and healthy. I love that it's made with fresh tomatoes and basil. I also like that it's low in calories and fat.


Harekrishna Patel
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I'm always looking for new and easy soup recipes. This one is definitely a keeper. It's so simple to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Afghanistan Bchai
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting and it fills you up. I love to serve it with a grilled cheese sandwich.


Sumbal Ayoob
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


Devyn Condor
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use fresh or canned tomatoes. I also like to add a little bit of cayenne pepper for a little kick.


Fahim Ferdos
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I'm not a huge fan of tomato soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The basil and Parmesan cheese add so much flavor and creaminess. I will definitely be making this again.


Tanu Cp
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This soup is absolutely delicious! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. The flavors are incredible and the soup is so hearty and filling. I will definitely be making this again.