Tomato Basil Soup

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 4 cups chopped seeded peeled tomatoes
• 4 cups low-sodium tomato juice
• 1/3 cup fresh basil leaf
• 1 cup 1% low-fat milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup low-fat cream cheese
• basil leaves, thinly sliced as an garnish (optional)

Recipe

• 1 bring tomato and juice to a boil. reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
• 2 place tomato mixture and basil leaves in blender and puree until smooth. return to pot and stir in milk, salt and pepper. add cream cheese, stirring well with a whisk, and cook until thick.
• 3 remaining soup may be refrigerated in a tightly sealed container for up to 1 week.