hearty tomato soup

2 T. butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves
3 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 cups milk
2 cans condensed tomato soup
2 cans diced tomatoes with juices

melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. cook onion and garlic in butter about 2 min. stirring occasionally until onion is tender, remove from heat. stir in paprika, basil and cream cheese. gradually stir in milk and soup, return to heat, and beat with a wisk until cheese is melted and soup is smooth. stir in tomatoes, heat over medium heat stirring frequently until hot.

i was given this recipe by kate homer. it is one of jeffrey's favorties.