FRESH CREAM OF TOMATO SOUP WITH BASIL - WW 2 POINTS

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Fresh Cream of Tomato Soup With Basil - Ww 2 Points image

Pair this creamy tomato soup with a grilled cheese sandwich for true comfort food. When tomatoes are out of season, use two 14-ounce cans of diced tomatoes instead. From WeightWatchers.com

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium leeks, chopped (white parts only)
8 medium beefsteak tomatoes, cored and chopped (about 3 lbs)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 piece bay leaf
4 cups vegetable broth
12 ounces fat-free evaporated milk
1/4 tablespoon basil, fresh, chopped
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh thyme (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Coat a large saucepan with cooking spray and set pan over medium heat. Add leeks and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, thyme and bay leaf; cook until tomatoes break down, about 5 minutes.
  • Add broth and bring to a simmer; reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat and remove bay leaf.
  • Puree tomato mixture in saucepan using an immersion blender. Or, working in batches, puree tomato mixture in a blender until smooth (be careful not to splatter hot liquid); return puree to saucepan and set pan over low heat.
  • Add milk and simmer 1 minute to heat through. Remove from heat and stir in basil; season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with thyme and serve.
  • Yields about 1 1/2 cups per serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.5, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 3.9, Sodium 660.1, Carbohydrate 19.7, Fiber 1, Sugar 9.8, Protein 6.8

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