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Tomato Garlic Soup w/Parmesan Croutons




Source of Recipe


Laurel


Recipe Introduction


Peel the tomatoes for this delicate soup because the skins can become tough and chewy. Serve with a Caesar salad and a crisp white wine for a light meal.


List of Ingredients




• 4 large tomatoes, cored (about 2 1/2 lb.)
• 2 quarts water
• 2 quarts ice water
• 1 1/4 c. uncooked seashell pasta
• 4 tsp. olive oil, divided
• 3/4 c. finely chopped red onion
• 8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 c. water
• 1 tbsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 tbsp. minced fresh chives
• 1 tsp. minced fresh oregano
• 1 tsp. minced fresh thyme
• 2 (14-oz.) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 8 ( 1/2-oz.) slices diagonally cut French bread baguette (about 1 in. thick)
• 1/2 c. (2 oz.) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
• Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)

Recipe



Score bottom of each tomato with an "X." Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a Dutch oven. Add tomatoes; cook 30 seconds. Remove tomatoes with a slotted spoon; plunge tomatoes into ice water. Drain and peel. Cut each tomato in half crosswise. Push seeds out of tomato halves using the tip of a knife; discard seeds. Chop tomatoes.

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain. Toss pasta with 1 teaspoon oil. Cool completely.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add onion; cook 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 3 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring frequently. Stir in tomatoes, 1 cup water, parsley, chives, oregano, thyme and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add pasta, vinegar and pepper; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated.

Preheat broiler. Place bread slices on a baking sheet, and top each slice with 1 tablespoon cheese. Broil 1 1/2 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve with soup. Garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired.

Nutrition information per serving:
Calories335
Carbohydrates47 g
Protein15 g
Fat10 g
including sat. fat3 g
Cholesterol11 mg
Sodium695 mg
Calcium227 mg
Dietary fiber4 g