TOMATO SOUP

(from RobotTwo’s recipe box)

Serves 6 people

Categories: Heart Healthy

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 small white onion, chopped
  • 4 green onions (green and white parts), chopped
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 clove garlic, minced, or 1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 pound tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill weed or 2 teaspoons dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup plain nonfat or low-fat yogurt, lightly beaten with a fork
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill weed

Directions

  1. Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add oil and swirl to coat bottom of skillet. When oil is hot, add white and green onions and sauti for 2 to 3 minutes, or until white pieces are translucent. Add flour and garlic; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add broth, stirring well. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add tomatoes, dill, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 30 to 40 minutes, or until tomatoes are reduced to a pulp.

  3. Allow soup to cool for a few minutes. Puree in small batches in a blender or food processor. Reheat soup. Drizzle about 1 tablespoon of yogurt over each serving and sprinkle with dill weed.

  4. Calories: 69

  5. Protein: 4 g

  6. Carbohydrates: 10 g

  7. Total Fat: 2 g

  8. Saturated Fat: 0 g

  9. Polyunsaturated Fat: 0 g

  10. Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g

  11. Cholesterol: 0 mg

  12. Sodium: 61 mg

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