Easy Caprese Soup

Name: Easy Caprese Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 cups frozen roasted Roma tomato sauce, thawed; 2 cups Progresso™ reduced sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton); 4 (1-inch) slices rustic bread, cut from a round loaf; 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch rounds, patted dry; 12 large basil leaves, shredded

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Prep 15 min
Total 15 min
Servings 4

Enjoy summer’s best tomatoes, no matter the time of year, with this two-ingredient recipe that goes from stovetop to tabletop in just 15 minutes. The trick? Betty’s Make-Ahead Roasted Roma Tomato Sauce and Progresso chicken broth, which combine to make a deeply savory and velvety smooth soup that’s worth adding to your regular rotation. Turn it into a complete meal with a slice or two of crusty, rustic bread topped with melty mozzarella and brightened up with a garnish of basil. You’ll find this combo is perfect for a laid-back lunch that’s nice enough for company and still appealing to all types of eaters—kids included! After all, who can resist tomato soup and “grilled cheese?”

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated August 26, 2019

Make With

Progresso Broth

Ingredients

4 cups frozen roasted Roma tomato sauce, thawed
2 cups Progresso™ reduced sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
4 (1-inch) slices rustic bread, cut from a round loaf
8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch rounds, patted dry
12 large basil leaves, shredded

Steps

1

In 4-quart saucepan, heat sauce and broth to simmering over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes to let flavors combine. Divide among 4 bowls.
2

Meanwhile, line cookie sheet with foil. Set oven control to broil. Place bread on cookie sheet and broil with tops 6 inches from heat 1 to 2 minutes, turning once, until edges start to turn color.
3

Top each slice of bread with 3 pieces of the mozzarella. Broil with tops 6 inches from heat 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese melts and begins to bubble. Top cheese with basil, and place a piece of bread on top of each soup bowl.

Want to make smaller portions? Use baguette slices, and serve the soup in ramekins or mugs.
Want a little more flourish? Drizzle a few drops of balsamic vinegar on top of the soup.
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This soup was inspired by the flavors of classic Caprese salad, which includes tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, olive oil and a drizzle of sweet balsamic vinegar. To make this dish stand out even more, try swirling a dash of balsamic vinegar into your soup.
If your garden is overflowing with fresh Roma tomatoes, get a head start on this recipe by prepping a big batch of Betty’s Make-Ahead Roasted Roma Tomato Sauce, which comes together with only a handful of ingredients. Once stocked, you’ll be set up for any number of dinner possibilities!