BAT WING SOUP

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This spooky tomato soup gets extra richness from a splash of cream. It's laced with garlic (to keep those vampires away!) and garnished with toasty bat wings. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil
4 garlic cloves, peeled
4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
6 slices bread
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Freshly ground pepper, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; saute garlic until tender, but not browned. Stir in tomatoes. Puree mixture using an immersion blender. Or, puree in batches in a blender and return to pan., Bring soup to a boil. Stir in cream; heat through over low heat. Keep warm., Preheat oven to 400°. For wings, flatten bread on a work surface using a rolling pin. Cut each slice diagonally in half; remove crusts. Using kitchen scissors, cut long sides to resemble bat wings. Place on an ungreased baking sheet., Brush tops with butter; sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Bake until lightly toasted, 5-8 minutes, turning once., Serve soup with wings. If desired, sprinkle with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 589mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.