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Tomato-Basil Soup

Fresh herbs add a lively taste to this refreshing, light soup.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4, 3/4 cup per serving

Ingredients

1 14.5-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1 14.5-ounce can fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh basil, thinly sliced, or 2 teaspoons dried basil, crumbled
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (lowest sodium available)
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 to 1/2 cup snipped fresh cilantro or parsley
2 teaspoons olive oil (extra-virgin preferred)
1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium saucepan, stir together the tomatoes with liquid, broth, basil, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat.

    Step 2

    Stir in the cilantro, olive oil, and salt.

  2. Cook’s Tip

    Step 3

    If you prepare this soup in advance, stir in the cilantro, olive oil, and salt after reheating.

  3. nutrition information

    Step 4

    (Per Serving)

    Step 5

    Calories: 49

    Step 6

    Total Fat: 2.5g

    Step 7

    Saturated: 0.5g

    Step 8

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 9

    Polyunsaturated: 0.0g

    Step 10

    Monounsaturated: 1.5g

    Step 11

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 12

    Sodium: 213mg

    Step 13

    Carbohydrates: 6g

    Step 14

    Fiber: 2g

    Step 15

    Sugars: 4g

    Step 16

    Protein: 2g

    Step 17

    Dietary Exchanges

    Step 18

    1 Vegetable

    Step 19

    1/2 Fat

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