Tomato Basil Soup Mix Ingredients:

Rice, dried tomatoes, yellow peppers, carrots, onions, leeks, shallots, Italian parsley and herbs. No added salt, preservatives or MSG.

Allergen Information: Gluten-Free

Recipe Additions:

6 cups chicken broth
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes in puree
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Tomato Basil Soup Recipe Directions:

Bring broth to a boil in a 3 or 4 quart, non-aluminum pot. Add tomato rice soup mix to broth. Add tomatoes and brown sugar and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer slowly, covered, for 20 minutes.

Inventive Soup Recipe Varations:

Tomato Basil Soup with Shrimp Recipe:

Add 3/4 pound fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined. Simmer 2-3 minutes until opaque. Garnish with 1/2 cup crumbled feta, blue or parmesan cheese. 2. For a cream of tomato soup, gently heat 2 cups cream (or buttermilk for a more piquant taste) and add to tomato base before serving. 3. Or, for a spicier soup add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper.

Cold Tomato Basil Soup Recipe:

This tomato basil soup mix may be served chilled for an elegant summertime soup. Prepare according to recipe instructions. Simmer soup for 30 minutes. Cool completely on stovetop. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Stir in cream before serving. Garnish with fresh basil and enjoy!