Tomato Pesto Soup

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 147.0
  • Total Fat: 10.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 2.6 mg
  • Sodium: 546.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 12.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.8 g
  • Protein: 3.5 g

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Introduction

don't let the long ingredient list fool you, this is pretty easy! don't let the long ingredient list fool you, this is pretty easy!
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    3 15 oz. cans diced tomatoes (no salt added)
    4 tbsp olive oil
    7 cloves garlic, chopped finely
    1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
    4 tbsp parmesan cheese

    "Vegetable Broth Mix"
    1/2 tbsp onion powder
    1/2 tbsp dried parsley
    1 tsp salt
    1/4 tsp dried sage
    1/4 tsp dried thyme
    1/4 tsp dried cumin powder
    1/4 tsp dried oregano
    1/8 tsp dill weed
    pepper to taste

Directions

1) combine fresh basil leaves, parmesan cheese, 2 tbsp of olive oil and 1 clove garlic in a food processor or blender. Set aside. (This is the "pesto" part)

2) heat remaining olive oil in a LARGE saucepan, then add garlic. Saute for about 1 minute, then add tomatoes, "vegetable broth mix" and 6 cups water. Bring to a boil.

3) Add reserved pesto to saucepan and simmer, uncovered, for about 30 minutes, or until slightly thickened.

4) Season to taste and serve hot.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SOPHIEBLUE.