Saturday, February 26, 2011

Tomato Soup


Ingredients:
1  28oz. can peeled plum tomatoes
2 carrots -- roughly chopped
1/2 large onion -- roughly chopped
3/4 tsp. dry basil
1 tbs. oil
2 tsp. chicken base or 2 chicken bouillon cubes
2 c. water
3/4 C. cream or fat free half and half
3/4 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. pepper


Directions:
Saute carrots and onions in oil for about 10 minutes.  Add the basil, salt, pepper and tomatoes.  Bring to a simmer.  Add chicken base and water.  Bring to a boil, cover and continue cooking for 45 minutes.  Using a hand blender, puree soup while adding the cream.  Reduce to a simmer.

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