Tomato-Basil Soup

By mamapig

Tomato-Basil Soup gets a jump start with a can of fire-roasted tomatoes. You'll have this comfort-food favorite to the table in 20 minutes. Pair it with your favorite grilled cheese sandwich.

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 cup prechopped onion $
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 3/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1 (28 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1/2 cup (4 oz) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, cut into cubes $
• 2 cup 1% low-fat milk $
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté 3 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook for 1 minute. Add basil and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Stir in cheese until melted. Place mixture in blender, and blend until smooth. Return to pan; stir in milk, salt, and pepper. Return to medium-high; cook 2 minutes.