Tomato Soup

30 minutes or lessFresh tomato soup is easy to make with a hand-held blender. This version is bursting with flavor.

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30 minutes or lessFresh tomato soup is easy to make with a hand-held blender. This version is bursting with flavor.

Servings
4

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbs. olive oil
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 Tbs. chopped fresh oregano or basil
  • 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme or 1/4 tsp. dried
  • 5 cups diced fresh tomatoes (2 lbs.)
  • 1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 1/2 Tbs. tomato paste
  • 2 tsp. sugar

Preparation

In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, oregano or basil and thyme and cook, stirring often, until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Stir in broth, tomato paste and sugar. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.

Bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes. Using immersion blender, process until smooth.

Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with fresh herbs.

Nutrition Information

  • Calories 137
  • Carbohydrate Content 17 g
  • Cholesterol Content 0 mg
  • Fat Content 4 g
  • Fiber Content 3 g
  • Protein Content 4 g
  • Saturated Fat Content 1 g
  • Sodium Content 172 mg
  • Sugar Content 0 g

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