ZUCCHINI TOMATO SOUP

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There's garden-fresh flavor in every spoonful of this easy-to-make soup. I like it for a low-calorie lunch, along with a roll and fruit for dessert. It serves just two, so you don't end up with leftovers. -Nancy Johnson, Laverne, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 small zucchini, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup spicy hot V8 juice
1 small tomato, cut into thin wedges
Dash each pepper and dried basil
2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese, optional
1 to 2 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute zucchini and onion in oil until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with salt. Add the V8 juice, tomato, pepper and basil; cook until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 545mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges