BASIL TOMATO SOUP FOR 2

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Fresh basil perks up the flavor in this creamy from-scratch tomato soup. My aunt gave me this recipe years ago, and it's been one of my favorites ever since. -Sarah Travis, Edina, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, shredded
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
4 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and quartered
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, saute onion and carrot in butter until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, sugar, salt and pepper. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10 minutes or until tomatoes are softened. Cool slightly., Transfer to a blender; add basil. Cover and process until smooth. Return to the pan; stir in broth and heat through.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 673mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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