Using canned flavored tomatoes adds a convenient twist to this tomato soup recipe.
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tablespoons LAND O LAKES® Butter |
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medium (1/2 cup) onion, finely chopped |
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tablespoons all-purpose flour |
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quart tomato juice |
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(14 1/2-ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano |
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teaspoon salt |
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cups milk |
Melt butter in 4-quart saucepan until sizzling; add onion. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened (2 to 3 minutes). Stir in flour, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Add tomato juice, diced tomatoes and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a boil (8 to 10 minutes).
Slowly stir in milk; continue cooking until heated through (3 to 4 minutes). Serve immediately.
