HEART HEALTHY TOMATO BEAN SOUP, LOW FAT

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This is a good soup, and healthy, too!

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Bean Soups

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 Tbsp olive oil
4 clove garlic, minced
1/2-1 tsp chili powder
1 can(s) (14 1/2 ounce) diced tomatoes
1 can(s) (46 ounces) salt free tomato juice
1 can(s) (15 ounce) cannelli beans (white beans) or kidney beans
fresh basil or parsley for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Heat olive oil in a dutch oven or soup pot over low heat. Saute garlic with chili powder for 2 or 3 minmutes. Add tomatoes and juice. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  • 2. Just before serving add beans and adjust seasonings, adding salt substitute and freshly ground black papper to taste. Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley.
  • 3. NOTE: This soup is good served with French bread slices, brushed with olive oil and sprinkled with a little garlic powder, then baked about 5 minutes. This makes a nice crunchy garlic toast with little fat.

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