CREAM OF TOMATO SOUP

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Cream of Tomato Soup image

Here's a surefire chill chaser for Linda Parkhurst of Brooklyn, Michigan. "Even those who don't like tomato soup love this winter treat," she writes. "It's awesome with the seasoned homemade oyster crackers." Linda asked "Light & Tasty" magazine to lighten up the recipe for her. Find the delicious revamp in the Dec/Jan 2006 issue.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 9 servings (3 cups crackers).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup butter
3 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
2 cans (11-1/2 ounces each) V8 juice
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
SEASONED OYSTER CRACKERS:
3 cups oyster crackers
1/3 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon ranch salad dressing mix
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
9 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine stewed tomatoes and cream cheese; cover and process until smooth. Set aside. , In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter. Whisk in tomato soup and V8 until blended. Gradually stir in the cream cheese mixture, cream and basil. Cook and stir until heated through (do not boil)., In a large bowl, combine the crackers, oil, dressing mix, garlic powder and dill; toss to coat. Ladle soup into bowls; sprinkle with crackers and mozzarella cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 1260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

There are no comments yet!

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #60-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #preparation     #low-protein     #bisques-cream-soups     #soups-stews     #vegetables     #dietary     #low-sodium     #low-calorie     #low-carb     #low-in-something     #tomatoes