Hearty Tomato Soup

This is a Betty Crocker recipe. It made me never want to eat plain ol' tomato soup ever again!

2 T. butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 1/2 tsp. fresh basil, chopped
2-3oz. cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 C. milk
2 cans condensed tomato soup
2 cans whole tomatoes, undrained

Melt butter in medium saucepan, cooking onion and garlic for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Stir in paprika, basil, and cream cheese. Gradually add in milk and soup.
Beat with wire whisk until cheese is melted and soup is smooth.

Stir in tomatoes, breaking apart with fork. Heat over medium, stirring frequently until hot.

Serve garnished with fresh shaved Parmesan and basil.

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