Tomato Basil Soup

Name: Tomato Basil Soup Recipe
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 spray cooking spray; 2 medium leeks chopped (white parts only); 8 medium ripe beefsteak tomatoes cored and chopped (about 3 lbs); 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; 4 cups vegetable broth; 12 oz fat-free evaporated milk; 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil; 1/8 tsp salt (or to taste); 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper (or to taste); 1 tbsp fresh thyme for garnish

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 spray cooking spray2 medium leeks, chopped (white parts only)8 medium ripe beefsteak tomatoes, cored and chopped (about 3 lbs)1 tsp dried thyme1 bay leaf4 cups vegetable broth12 oz fat-free evaporated milk2 tbsp chopped fresh basil1/8 tsp salt (or to taste)1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)1 tbsp fresh thyme, for garnish

Directions

Coat large saucepan with cooking spray and set pan over medium heat. Add leeks and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, thyme, and bay leaf; cook until tomatoes break down, about 5 minutes. Add broth and bring to a simmer; reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and remove bay leaf. Puree tomato in saucepan using immersion blender. Or, working in batches, puree tomato mixture in blender until smooth; return puree to saucepan and set pan over low heat. Add milk and simmer 1 minute to heat through. Remove from heat and stir in basil; season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh thyme and serve.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ERYNNEDRA.

Servings Per Recipe: 6

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