Creamy Tomato Soup

1 med onion chopped
2 Tbsp Butter
2 cans (14 1/2 oz each)diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (10 3/4 oz each) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 1/2 c. milk
1 tap sugar
1/2 to 1 tsp dried basil
1/2 to 1 tsp paprika
1/8 to 1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed

in a sauce pan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in tomatoes, soup, milk, sugar and seasonings. bring to a boil. reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 min. stir in cream cheese until melted. serve immediately. Yield:8 servings (about 2 quarts)

Submitted by Kera