Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive

2 medium carrots, finely chopped (1/2 cup)

1 small onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

6 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped (6 cups)

1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce

¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves

½ teaspoon sugar

¼ teaspoon salt

Dash of pepper

Directions

  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Cook carrots, onion and garlic in oil about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but not browned.
  • 2Stir in tomatoes. Cook uncovered about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
  • 3Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook uncovered about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot.

 

1 Serving Calories 170 ( Calories from Fat 70),  Total Fat 8g (Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g ),   Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 550mg Total Carbohydrate 22g (Dietary Fiber 6g   Sugars 10g ),   Protein 4g ;  % Daily Value*: Vitamin A 170%; Vitamin C 50%; Calcium 4%; Iron 10%;  Exchanges:0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 4 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;  Carbohydrate Choices:1 1/2  *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

 

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