Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 4 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes with liquid
  • 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup chopped jarred roasted red bell peppers, rinsed and seeded
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream

Method

  • Melt butter over medium-low heat in a large saucepan. Add scallions and cook, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes, or until scallions begin to soften. Stir in tomatoes, chicken broth, roasted peppers, basil, salt and pepper. Increase heat to high and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat, stir in heavy cream and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve hot.