Classic Tomato Soup

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1
Calories 232
Total Fat 15 g
Saturated Fat 7.5 g
Sodium 854 mg
Total Carbohydrate 20 g
Dietary Fiber 4.5 g
Protein 8.5 g

Servings and Times

Servings 4

Save leftovers for lunch.

Ingredients and Preparation

Ingredients Measures
Olive oil 2 teaspoons
Garlic cloves, minced 3
Medium tomatoes, chopped 2
Vegetable stock 3 cups
Diced no salt added tomatoes, undrained 2 (14 ½ ounce) cans
Heavy cream ½ cup
Fresh basil (optional; for garnish)
  1. Directions
  2. Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add fresh tomatoes and sauté another 2-3 minutes.
  3. Stir in stock and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Carefully pour (or scoop) half of the mixture into a blender and process until smooth. Pour into a bowl and repeat with remaining mixture.
  5. Pour soup back into the pot and stir in the heavy cream over low heat. Garnish with fresh basil and serve.

Exchanges
3 vegetables; ½ starch; 3 fat

Side Suggestions: Open-faced Sandwiches
For each person, top 1 slice of whole-grain bread with hummus and sliced tomatoes and another with Swiss cheese and sliced cucumber.