Appetizers / Soups / Salads

Cream of Tomato Soup with Pesto takes several minutes to prepare.

Cream of Tomato Soup with Pesto takes several minutes to cook.

Cream of Tomato Soup with Pesto makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Cream of Tomato Soup with Pesto are:

1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic and onion
1 cup half-and-half cream
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons basil pesto

Here is how you make Cream of Tomato Soup with Pesto:

Pour chicken broth into a large saucepan, and bring to a boil. Boil until reduced by about 1/3. Pour in both cans of the tomatoes, and return to a simmer. Pour in the half-and-half, and turn heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes. Puree in batches in a blender, or use an immersion blender in the pan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls, and swirl in a spoonful of pesto before serving.Serving Size: 1/6 dishNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NOT_A_WITCH1.

The nutritional information for Cream of Tomato Soup with Pesto is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 84.8

• Total Fat: 7.5 g
• Cholesterol: 19.5 mg
• Sodium: 699.6 mg
• Total Carbs: 2.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
• Protein: 2.4 g