Six-ingredient Basil Tomato Soup

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 9 servings

After bringing this six-ingredient soup to a teachers' function, I had so many requests for the recipe that it was published in the school newsletter. I serve the rich soup in mugs with a Caesar salad and crusty bread. It's one my favorite basil recipes! —Sarah Perkins, Southlake, Texas

Ingredients

2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
18 to 20 fresh basil leaves, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup butter

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring the tomatoes and broth to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add basil and sugar. Reduce heat to low; stir in cream and butter. Cook until butter is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 214 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 410mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.

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