Easy Tomato Soup

This is great on cold winter days. When using pureed tomatoes it can be taken in a thermos or "go" cup. To drastically cut down on the fat, I don't add the butter and use fat-free half and half.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2 (14 1/2ounce) cans  seasoned diced tomatoes (I use roasted garlic)
• 2  cups tomato juice
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can chicken broth
• 1  cup heavy cream or 1  cup  fat-free half-and-half
• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter (optional)

Directions

1. Puree cans of diced tomatoes in blender or food processor.
2. (optional).
3. In a large saucepan combine tomatoes, juice, and broth.
4. Bring to a simmer and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Turn off heat and add cream and butter.
6. Stirring thoroughly to melt butter.
7. Serve.