TOMATO GREEN BEAN SOUP

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This colorful soup is delicious any time of year. When I can't get homegrown tomatoes and green beans, I've found that frozen beans and canned tomatoes (or even stewed tomatoes) work just fine. Served with warm breadsticks, this soup is a complete meal. -Bernice Nolan, Granite City, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrots
2 teaspoons butter
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups diced fresh tomatoes
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onion and carrots in butter for 5 minutes. Stir in the broth, beans and garlic; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Stir in the tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 535mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges