Tomato Basil Soup

By loriarnold

Ingredients

• 4 cups chopped seeded peeled tomatos
• 4 cups tomato low sodium tomato juice
• 1/3 cup basil leaves
• 1 cup 1% low fat milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 1/2 cup (4 oz) 1/3 less fat cream cheese, softened

Preparation

Step 1

Bring tomato and juice to a boil in a large sauce pan. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes

Place tomato mixture and 1/3 cup basil in a blender, process until smooth. Return pureed mixture to pan, stir in milk, salt and pepper. Add the cream cheese, stirring well with a whisk, and cook over medium heat until thicnk (about 5 minutes).

Calories 133
Fat 4 grams