"sf" > wrote in message
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> 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.
>

Thanks sf but if I'm going to teach him to do soups and stews I would rather
teach him how to do them from scratch. I think there is more goodness in
them that way.

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