Tomato basil soup

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cansDiced tomatoes; about 3-cups
; (14oz.)
2cupsLight and tangy v8 juice
1cupLow sodium chicken or vegetable broth
14Fresh basil leaves; some for garnish,
; up to 16
cupEvaporated skim milk
2tablespoonsLight margarine
2tablespoonsLight sour cream
2tablespoonsGrated parmesan cheese
1packDry butter buds
Salt and pepper; to taste

Directions

COMBINE tomatoes, V8 juice, and broth in sauce pan.

SIMMER over medium heat for 30 minutes.

TRANSFER mixture (a little at a time) to food processor or blender and add basil.

BLEND mixture until smooth. Return mixture to sauce pan.

Cook over low heat.

Stir in evaporated milk, margarine, sour cream, cheese, and Butter Buds.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Garnish with basil leaves.

GMT RECIPES

MC formatted using NTS & MC Buster on 01/15/99 Recipe by: Chef Kathy Duran, Cooper Aerobic Center Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.