Garden Tomato Soup

By á-29897

Calories: 81
Calories from fat: 29%
Fat: 2.6g
Saturated fat: 0.4g
Monounsaturated fat: 1.4g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.5g
Protein: 2.3g
Carbohydrate: 14.6g
Fiber: 2.9g
Cholesterol: 0.0mg
Iron: 1.3mg
Sodium: 140mg
Calcium: 29mg

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil $
• 3/4 cup chopped onion $
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or basil
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 5 cups diced tomato (about 2 pounds) $
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons sugar $
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Thinly sliced fresh basil (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, oregano, thyme, and garlic; cook 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in tomato and next 5 ingredients (tomato through pepper). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes. Place half of soup in a blender or food processor; process until smooth, and pour into a bowl. Repeat procedure with the remaining soup. Serve warm or chilled. Sprinkle with fresh basil, if desired.