Homemade Tomato Soup

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 (14-ounce) can chopped tomatoes1/4 cup extra virgin olive oilSalt and freshly ground black pepper1 stalk celery, diced1 small carrot, diced1 yellow onion, diced2 cloves garlic, minced1 cup chicken broth1 bay leaf2 tablespoons butter1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves1/2 cup fat free evaporated milk
Directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Strain the chopped canned tomatoes, reserving the juices, and spread onto a baking sheet, season with salt and pepper, to taste, drizzle with 1/8 cup of the olive oil and roast until caramelized, about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a saucepan, heat remaining olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the celery, carrot, onion and garlic, cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the roasted chopped canned tomatoes, reserved tomato juices, chicken broth, bay leaf and butter. Simmer until vegetables are very tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Add basil and FF evaporated milk. Puree with a hand held immersion blender until smooth.

Serving Size: Makes 4 servings

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BEAKIEBEAN.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 177.0
  • Total Fat: 13.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 2.5 mg
  • Sodium: 559.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 10.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.5 g
  • Protein: 3.5 g

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