Tomato Basil Soup

1 medium onion, chopped

1 Tbs butter

2 (16 oz) cans diced tomatoes, undrained

2 (10 oz) cans tomato soup, undiluted

1 soup can of milk

1 tsp paprika

1 Tbs sugar

1 tsp basil

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1 (8 oz) cream cheese, cut into cubes and softened

Saute onion in butter, until tender.  In medium pan, stir in everything else except cream cheese.  Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 min.  In blender, add 1 cup of soup with cream cheese and blend till smooth.  Add back into pan and stir.  Serve.

*If you prefer a smooth soup, blend entire pan of soup with cream cheese.  Yummy either way!

Recipe can be halved easily.