Tomato Basil Soup

I hate tomato soup...but this soup is amazing! This is not your boring can of Campbell's. It is the perfect company on a cold day...with a grilled cheese...mmmmmm. And best of all it is super easy and super cheap!

INGREDIENTS

4 cups canned crushed tomatoes
2 cups tomato juice
2 cups low sodium chicken stock
12-14 fresh basil leaves
1 cup evaporated milk (I use the skim kind...you could also use heavy cream)
1 stick of butter (real butter :)
grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

(1) Combine your crushed tomatoes, tomato juice, and stock in a large stock pot.
(2) Simmer 30 minutes.
(3) Finely chop your basil or toss it into the food processor for a few seconds.
(4) Add basil and remaining ingredients to pot and stir.
(5) Eating the whole pot in one sitting is not recommended...there is a whole stick of butter in there :)...seriously, enjoy and refrigerate your leftovers!