Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. reduced-calorie butter
- 1 lg. onion, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, coarsely minced
- 1 (28 ounce.) can peeled Italian plum tomatoes
- 3 c. chicken broth
- 1 sm. boiling potato, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp. minced fresh basil leaves or possibly 2 teaspoon dry basil
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt to taste
- 1 c. lowfat milk
Directions
- Heat butter in a soup pot over low heat. Add in onion, carrot and garlic. Cook, covered for 20 min, stirring occasionally, till vegetables are tender and wilted.
- Crush tomatoes in their liquid and add in to the pot along with the chicken broth, potato, basil, nutmeg and salt. Cook, covered, over low heat for 40 min, stirring occasionally. Let cold to room temperature.
- Puree in a blender, in small batches, adding a bit of lowfat milk to each batch. Return to soup pot and adjust seasonings. Before serving, hot through over very low heat. Don't boil. Serves 6.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1498g | |
| Calories 581 | |
| Calories from Fat 245 | 42% |
| Total Fat 27.92g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat 17.51g | 70% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium 1716mg | 72% |
| Potassium 2236mg | 64% |
| Total Carbs 64.53g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.5g | 38% |
| Sugars 26.58g | 18% |
| Protein 22.05g | 35% |



