Busters Recipes

Rich Tomato Soup
Serve this soup hot with a sandwich or chill and serve as a first course.
1/2 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped green or red sweet pepper
1 tablespoon margarine
1-1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
2 cups tomato juice
1 cup buttermilk
Fresh basil leaves or lime slices (optional)
In a small saucepan cook onion and green or sweet red pepper in margarine
until very tender. Stir in basil and ground red pepper, if desired. Cook and
stir for 1 minute more. Remove from heat.
In a blender container combine cooked vegetable mixture, tomato juice, and
buttermilk. Cover and blend until smooth.
Return mixture to saucepan and heat through. Or, chill thoroughly. Garnish
each serving with fresh basil leaves or lime slices, if desired. Makes 4
servings.
Make-ahead tip: Prepare soup; cover and chill up to 24 hours. Serve cold or
reheat over medium heat, stirring constantly until heated through.

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