Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

By á-47

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. chopped green onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 tea. olive oil
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (10 1/2 oz) condensed chicken broth, undiluted
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/4 5ea. pepper
• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 Tbsp. sherry or additional chicken broth
• 2 Tbsp. minced fresh basil
• 2 tea. sugar

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add the tomatoes, broth, water and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes.

Stir in the cream, sherry or additional broth, basil and sugar. Cook for 1 minutes or until heated through (do not boil)