Kim's "Homemade" Tomato Basil Bisque (Low Fat)

I came up with this recipe on a VERY cold day when I really needed something satisfying, warm and healthy.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 6 cups

Ingredients

• 1 (28 ounce) can  crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
• 1 (10 ounce) can  Healthy Request condensed tomato soup
• 1 1⁄2 cups vegetable broth or 1 1⁄2 cups chicken broth
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  granulated garlic
• 2  teaspoons  dried onion flakes (use fresh if you have it)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1  teaspoon brown sugar
• 2 -3  tablespoons fresh basil (I have substituted a jarred basil pesto too)
• 8  ounces fat-free evaporated milk (*)
•  salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a pan and simmer with lid on for about 30 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
2. Pour into a blender and add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. Gently reheat in pan or microwave. Do not boil or the milk will curdle.
3. *You can adjust your liquids based on the thickness you desire. You may also leave out the milk if you prefer and add additional broth for desired consistency.