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Tomato Basil Soup Recipe | |
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Ingredients:
8 ripe plum tomatoes or 1-16oz. can tomatoes, drained1 medium onion, chopped 1 T. olive oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 pinch ground red pepper 1 T. chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp. dried 2 C. skim or 1% low-fat milk Salt to taste Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions:
1. In large pot of boiling water, blanch the ripe tomatoes for 10 seconds. Transfer to colander; cool slightly. Peel off skin. Cut tomatoes in half; remove seed and pulp.2. In medium saucepan, cook onion in olive oil about 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Add garlic & cook 1 minute longer. Add chopped tomatoes. Cook uncovered for 20 minutes, over medium heat. (If using canned tomatoes, decrease cooking time 10 minutes.) 3. Spoon 3/4 of mixure into food processor or blender container & puree until smooth. 4. Return tomatoes to saucepan. Add red pepper, basil & milk to soup. Heat until hot but do not boil. Season to taste with salt & pepper. 5. Divide the soup into two warm bowls and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired. | |