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Light Tasty Tomato Basil Soup

Originally from cooking light, i think. This is a great soup for those of you that love tomato's like i do! Perfect for the cold weather months when you want something a little different than the canned tomato soup.

Steps

Bring tomato and juice to a boil in a large saucepan.
Reduce heat.
Simmer , uncovered , 30 minutes.
Place tomato mixture and basil in a blender or food processor.
Process until smooth.
Return pureed mixture to pan.
Stir in milk , salt , and pepper.
Add cream cheese , stirring well with a whisk , and cook over medium heat until thick.
Ladle soup into individual bowls.
Garnish with sliced basil , if desired.
Serve with bread.

Ingredients

tomatoes, low-sodium tomato juice, fresh basil leaf, low-fat milk, salt, cracked black pepper, reduced-fat cream cheese, basil leaves, french baguettes