Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Servings: 8
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 leek, white part only, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
4 cups vegetable stock
1 large can (32 ounces) peeled plum tomatoes
⅓ cup (about 10) sundried tomatoes (not in oil)
¼ cup loosely packed fresh basil
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a 3.5 quart saucepan set over medium high heat. Add the carrots, celery, leek, and garlic; sauté 5 minutes, until softened. Add the tomato paste and cook 1 minute.
Stir in the vegetable stock, canned tomatoes (with their liquid), and dried tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer 30 minutes. Stir in the basil.
Transfer the soup to a blender; blend until smooth.
Return the soup to the pan and stir in the cream cheese until melted.
Recipe by: Lauren Keating, Healthy. Delicious.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
Servings 8
| Amount Per Serving | % DV** |
|---|---|
| Calories 90 | |
| Dietary Fiber 8.3 g | % |
| Protein 1.8 g |
| Vitamins & Minerals | % DV** |
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** Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
