RICH 'N' SAVORY TOMATO SOUP

Rich 'n' Savory Tomato Soup image

"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

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