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                                            Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 6 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 26 Minutes Servings: 6  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    In 'More Make It Fast, Cook It Slow' by Stephanie O'Dea Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                2 (14 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes  |  
                                                1 yellow onion, chopped  |  
                                                1 cup beef broth  |  
                                                1/4 cup brown sugar  |  
                                                2 teaspoons dried basil  |  
                                                1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce  |  
                                                1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder (the secret ingredient)  |  
                                                1 (14 ounce) can evaporated milk  |  
                                                2 tablespoons butter  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Use a 4-quart slow cooker; in a blender or food processor, puree the tomatoes and onion. 2. Pour the mixture into a slow cooker, and add in broth, brown sugar, basil, Worcestershire, and cocoa powder; stir. 3. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours, or on HIGH for 3-4 hours. 4. Stir in the milk and plop in the butter. 5. Cover and cook on HIGH for 15 minutes, or until the butter melts and the soup is hot.                              | 
                         
                         
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