Tomato Basil Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp. butter
- 1 lg. carrot, peeled & grated
- 4 lg. ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded & minced
- 1/2 c. slightly packed minced fresh basil
- 1 lg. onion, sliced
- 3/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon grnd white pepper
- 1 3/4 c. chicken broth
Directions
- In 3 qt saucepan, heat butter over medium heat.
- Add in onion and carrot and cook until onion is transparent, stirring frequently.
- Stir in tomatoes, basil, sugar and pepper.
- Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 10 min. Cool slightly.
- Pour into food processor or blender and puree till smooth.
- Return to pan and stir in broth and salt. Heat till steaming.
- Ladle into individual bowls and float 1 thin lemon slice with a basil leaf in each bowl.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 166g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 69 | |
| Calories from Fat 40 | 58% |
| Total Fat 4.58g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 2.79g | 11% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium 123mg | 5% |
| Potassium 292mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 6.24g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.7g | 6% |
| Sugars 3.67g | 2% |
| Protein 1.59g | 3% |
