LIGHT & TASTY TOMATO BASIL SOUP

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Originally from Cooking Light, I think. This is a great soup for those of you that love tomato's like I do! Perfect for the cold weather months when you want something a little different than the canned tomato soup.

Provided by Dine Dish

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups chopped seeded peeled tomatoes
4 cups low-sodium tomato juice
1/3 cup fresh basil leaf
1 cup low-fat milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
basil leaves, thinly sliced (optional)
8 slices diagonally cut French baguettes (1/2 inch thick slices)

Steps:

  • Bring tomato and juice to a boil in a large saucepan.
  • Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes.
  • Place tomato mixture and basil in a blender or food processor; process until smooth.
  • Return pureed mixture to pan; stir in milk, salt, and pepper.
  • Add cream cheese, stirring well with a whisk, and cook over medium heat until thick (about 5 minutes).
  • Ladle soup into individual bowls; garnish with sliced basil, if desired.
  • Serve with bread.

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