Fresh Herb Tomato Soup
List of Ingredients
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 stalk celery, strings removed and sliced
1 clove garlic, crushed
3 cups peeled and chopped fresh tomatoes
1 teaspoon basil or dill
1 can (14 ounces) low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, preferably Italian flat leaf parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
Recipe
In a 3-quart saucepan, melt butter and add onion, green pepper, celery and garlic. Saute until vegetables are soft but not brown, about 5 minutes.
Add chopped tomatoes (including tomato juice), basil or dill, broth and parsley; simmer 10 minutes.
Soup may be served as is or cooled and pureed in a blender or food processor.
Makes 4 servings.
Per serving: 86 calories, 3 grams protein, 11 grams carbohydrate, 3 grams fiber, 5 grams fat, 8 milligrams cholesterol, 40 milligrams sodium.
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