10 Minute Tomato Soup Using Rao's Tomato Sauce

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk adds creaminess with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and neutral in flavor.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: dried basil

💰Cheaper: spinach

Dried basil is easier to store and spinach is a cost-effective alternative.

Start with 1 cup of Rao's marinara sauce.

Optionally, blend the marinara sauce for a smoother texture.

Grab a medium pot and set it over medium-high heat.

Add 1/2 tablespoon of butter to the pot.

Chop fresh basil finely and add it to the butter, toasting it.

Add the smooth marinara sauce to the pot and stir.

Bring the mixture to a low bubble.

Add 3/4 cup of chicken stock and stir together.

Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until heated through.

Add a couple tablespoons of heavy cream and stir to combine.

Cooking Techniques

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