On Wed, 3 Feb 2016 18:29:51 -0000, "Ophelia" >
wrote:

> Oh yes!!!! heh he certainly won't be offering that to me again) Really,
> I would rather starve but I accept others might like it)
>
> Just not for me)

Something that's very easy to make and all you need is a couple of
cans is tomato soup! I was shocked by how fresh it tastes. I love
unadulterated tomato soup, so no cream for me. Fresh basil is
wonderful, but the amount called for in this recipe isn't necessary.


Tomato Basil Soup
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/toma...-soup-2/print/

Cooking Light JANUARY 2002

4 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups)

Serve with a classic grilled cheese sandwich.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
3/4 teaspoon salt

3 (14.5-ounce) cans no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
Whole Basil leaves (optional)

Preparation

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 30
seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in the broth, salt, and tomatoes;
bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes.

Stir in basil.

Place half of the soup in a blender; process until smooth. Pour pureed
soup into a bowl, and repeat procedure with remaining soup. Garnish
with basil leaves, if desired.

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sf