Hearty tomato basil soup

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 161.8
  • Total Fat: 0.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 1,176.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 33.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 9.9 g
  • Protein: 11.3 g

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Introduction

From Bob Harper's book Skinny Rules From Bob Harper's book Skinny Rules
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    Olive oil spray
    3/4 C chopped onion
    2 med. Garlic cloves
    1 C chopped carrots
    2-3 bay leaves
    1/2 t red pepper flakes
    4 C diced tomatoes, canned or fresh
    1 can cannellini beans
    4 C chicken broth
    3 T fresh basil

Directions

1. Heat a saucepan over medium heat and spray with oil.
2. Add onion, carrot, garlic, bay leaves, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, until onion and carrots are tender.
3. Add tomatoes, beans, and broth. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. Remove bay leaves and add basil.
5. Pour into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
6. Reheat in same pan and enjoy or freeze for later.

Serving Size: makes 4 servings, about 2 cups each

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PRESSINGON3:14.