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

Valeed.m Vallu
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. It's also a good way to get your kids to eat vegetables. My kids love this soup and they always ask for seconds.


London Vang
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This soup is so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I like to add a little extra garlic and basil to give it a more robust flavor.


Diana Osei
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I served it with a grilled cheese sandwich and it was a hit with the whole family.


Yadvinder Bawa
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of tomatoes, basil, and garlic. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Moneoa Sizani
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect soup for a casual get-together with friends.


Mubashiir Lonee
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. It's also a good way to get your kids to eat vegetables. My kids love this soup and they always ask for seconds.


Ms. Lay
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This soup is so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I like to add a little extra garlic and basil to give it a more robust flavor.


Abdulsalam Bako
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I served it with a grilled cheese sandwich and it was a hit with the whole family.


Ahsanaullah Khan
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of tomatoes, basil, and garlic. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Abid Hussen
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect soup for a casual get-together with friends.


Shakes Jeza
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. It's also a good way to get your kids to eat vegetables. My kids love this soup and they always ask for seconds.


Ndemezeh Roy forsia
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I like to add a little extra garlic and basil to give it a more robust flavor.


Martine Mutyaba
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This chunky tomato basil soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's hearty and flavorful, with just the right amount of spice. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I served it with a grilled cheese sandwich and