RICH 'N' SAVORY TOMATO SOUP

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"This has to be the best tomato soup recipe ever," writes Cindy Reynolds of Decatur, Illinois. "I serve it, or variations of it, at least once a week due to popular demand. It's often the 'first course' for company."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
8 fresh baby carrots, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash salt
1/2 cup refrigerated nondairy creamer
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onion and carrots in oil until tender. , Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth. Stir in the tomatoes, sugar, pepper and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Cool slightly., Transfer to a blender. Cover and process until smooth. Return to the pan; stir in creamer and vanilla. Heat through (do not boil). Garnish with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 615mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges