Very good tomato soup.

Ingredients

1 T Olive Oil
1 lg. onion - chopped
1 T Dried Basil
2x 28 ounce cans crushed tomatoes
1 t. baking soda
2 cu. chicken broth
1x 12 ounce can evaporated milk (whole or 2%)
Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions

Heat oil. Add onion. Saute until tender - 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in Basil, cook until fragrant (less than 1 minute). Add tomatoes and baking soda. Then add chicken broth. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat, partially cover, and simmer to blend flavors - about 10 minute.

Pour soup in batches into blender and puree. Return soup to pot and stir in milk. Season with salt and pepper.

Soup is better if refrigerated overnight.

Makes 10 cups of soup