Ingredients

2

tablespoons butter or margarine

1

medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

3

small carrots, shredded (1 cup)

2

tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour

1

cup half-and-half

1

jar (26 oz) Muir Glen™ chunky tomato pasta sauce

1

can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ diced tomatoes, undrained

1/4

cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Preparation

In 3-quart saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrots; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until softened. Add flour; cook and stir until moistened. Gradually add half-and-half, cooking and stirring about 2 minutes or until smooth.

Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover; cook over medium heat about 15 minutes, stirring frequently, just until mixture comes to a boil.

If desired, top with additional chopped fresh basil leaves.