
CREAMY TOMATO BASIL SOUP



INGREDIENTS
- 1 jar (24 ounce) Culinary Circle Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup half & half
- 8 slices French baguette bread
- - olive oil
- 1/2 cup Culinary Circle Shredded Parmesan Cheese divided
- - fresh basil leaves
DIRECTIONS
Combine pasta sauce, chicken broth and half-and-half in medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook 10 minutes or until heated through. Salt to taste.
Meanwhile, brush baguette slices with olive oil and cut into 6 chunks; sprinkle with ½ of the Parmesan cheese. Place on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 400°F oven 5-6 minutes or until browned.
Ladle soup into 4 bowls and garnish with croutons, remaining Parmesan cheese and basil sprigs.