CREAMY TOMATO-TARRAGON SOUP

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I have made it hot and cold, but I do like it better hot. its great with grilled cheese sandwiches for a small dinner and LF.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon butter
1 medium onion, chopped,about 1 cup
4 large ripe tomatoes, diced,about 4 cups
1/4 cup nonfat sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried tarragon
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • In medium saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter.
  • Add onions and cook about 3 minutes, stirring often, until softened.
  • Add tomatoes and 3/4 cup water; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer about 30 seconds, or until vegetables are tender.
  • Transfer to a blender or food processor; puree until smooth, in batches if necessary.
  • Set a medium-fine strainer over saucepan.
  • Pour puree into strainer, pressing on the solids with a spatula or spoon to extract as much pulp as possible; discard skin and seeds.
  • Whisk sour cream and tarragon into the soup.
  • If soup is too thick, add a small amount of water.
  • Stir over low heat until soup is hot (do not allow it to boil).
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • The soup can also be made in advance and served cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.8, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 4, Sodium 28.9, Carbohydrate 12.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 7.1, Protein 2.9

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