posted by Linda in MO 07-25-103 6:54 PM
* Exported from MasterCook *
Tomato-Basil Soup
Recipe By : Cooking Light
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Low-Fat , Soup
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 to 4 cloves crushed garlic -- (optional--not in original recipe)
4 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped tomato
4 cups regular or low sodium tomato juice
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1 cup 1% milk
1/4 t. Salt
1/4 t. Pepper
1/2 cup light cream cheese -- softened
8 slices diagonally cut French bread baguette -- (1/2 inch thick) (optional)
If using garlic, saute in a tiny amount of olive oil and then add the juice and tomatoes. Bring tomato and juice to a boil in a large saucepan. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes.
Place tomato mixture and basil in a blender or food processor (I used my immersion blender); process until smooth. Return pureed mixture to pan; stir in milk, salt, and pepper. Add cream cheese, stirring well with a whisk, and cook over medium heat until thick (about 5 minutes). Ladle soup into individual bowls. Serve with bread if desired.
Yield: 8--1 cup servings
WW: 2pts per cup without bread
Cal 133
Fat 4.4
Fiber 1.9