RICH AND CREAMY TOMATO SOUP

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"My husband, who doesn't like tomato soup, really likes this rich and creamy version," informs Marie Keyes of Cheney, Washington. "It's easy, but it tastes like you put a lot of work into it. When I share it with co-workers, everyone loves it."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1-1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 to 1 teaspoon paprika
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in tomatoes, soup, milk, sugar, basil, paprika and garlic powder. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 457mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges