Tomato Basil Soup

When you try this super easy and delicious soup, you'll never be happy with canned tomato soup again! How can six ingredients be so good? A perfect post-op meal when you swirl in PURE Unflavored Whey Protein Isolate that you have dissolved in a little milk or even Greek yogurt. Serve to your family with a small salad or turkey sandwich for a simple weekend supper. Give this one a try - it's a keeper!

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 garlic clove, sliced
• One 28-ounce can Italian Plum Tomatoes in puree
• 1 tablespoon Gourmet Garden Basil (in a tube in the produce section) or 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil
• 4 cups chicken broth - Swanson Natural Goodness is excellent

Instructions

• Melt the butter in a large saucepan, over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic - cook until softened. Place the cooked vegetables and the tomatoes in a blender and blend until smooth.
• Pour the creamy tomato mixture back into the pot - stir in the basil and the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes.
• Serve with a swirl of about a tablespoon of half & half if desired.