Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2               cans  diced tomatoes -- about 3-cups
                        -- (14oz.)
  2               cups  light and tangy v8 juice
  1                cup  low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  14                    fresh basil leaves -- some for garnish,
                        -- up to 16
  1 1/4           cups  evaporated skim milk
  2        tablespoons  light margarine
  2        tablespoons  light sour cream
  2        tablespoons  grated parmesan cheese
  1            package  dry butter buds
                        salt and pepper -- to taste

Preparation:

COMBINE tomatoes, V8 juice, and broth in sauce pan. SIMMER over medium heat for 30 minutes. TRANSFER mixture (a little at a time) to food processor or blender and add basil. BLEND mixture until smooth. Return mixture to sauce pan. Cook over low heat. Stir in evaporated milk, margarine, sour cream, cheese, and Butter Buds. Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with basil leaves.

Nutritional Information:

482 Calories (kcal); 17g Total Fat; (29% calories from fat); 32g Protein; 55g Carbohydrate; 22mg Cholesterol; 870mg Sodium