ROASTED TOMATO SOUP WITH FRESH BASIL FOR 2

Roasted Tomato Soup with Fresh Basil for 2 image

Here's a delicious way to use up an abundance of fresh garden tomatoes. The thyme makes it taste extra fresh.-Marie T Forte, Raritan, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1-1/4 pounds tomatoes (about 4 medium), halved
1 small onion, quartered
1 garlic clove, peeled and halved
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 fresh basil leaves
Salad croutons and additional fresh basil leaves, optional

Steps:

Place the tomatoes, onion and garlic in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with thyme, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until tender, stirring once. Cool slightly., In a blender, process tomato mixture and basil leaves until blended. Transfer to a large saucepan and heat through. Garnish each serving with croutons and additional basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 606mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges