Tomato Basil Soup with Chicken

I am a soup junkie!  I love it.  I make soup probably at least once a week...twice a month at the least.  Even in the summer, I make soup!  This is a hearty soup with plenty of protein and wonderfully rich broth.

Tomato Basil Soup with Chicken

1 28 oz. can of crushed tomatoes
1 can of Rotel tomatoes
1 can of Great Northern beans
2 chicken breasts, boneless/skinless
1 15 1/2 oz. can of chicken broth
1 Tbsp. ground pepper
1 Tbsp. sea salt
1 Tbsp. basil
2 Tbsp. evaporated milk
2 Tbsps. real butter

In a deep stock pot, add real butter.  Cut chicken breasts into small bite-sized chunks and add to the butter in the pan.  Saute' until the chicken is almost done.  Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.  Boil for 6 to 8 minutes.  Reduce heat and add the crushed tomatoes, Rotel tomatoes, beans and seasonings.  Bring back up to a slow boil.  Cook for an additional 10 minutes and remove from heat.  Quickly stir in the 2 Tbsp. evaporated milk. 

Enjoy!