Chunky Tomato Basil Soup (Pillsbury)

By ctaubenheim

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp butter or margarine
• 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 3 small carrots, shredded (1 cup)
• 2 Tbsp all purpose flour
• 1 cup half and half
• 1 jar (26oz) chunky tomato pasta sauce
• 1 can (14.5oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 8 oz unsalted chicken broth
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Preparation

Step 1

In 3 qt 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 and homemade bread croutons.