Appetizers / Soups / Salads

Creamy Basil Tomato Soup (low fat) takes several minutes to prepare.

Creamy Basil Tomato Soup (low fat) takes several minutes to cook.

Creamy Basil Tomato Soup (low fat) makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Creamy Basil Tomato Soup (low fat) are:

3 cloves garlic
1 Can (28oz) whole peeled tomatoes
1 Can (6 oz) tomato paste
3 Cups no-salt added vegetable juice or tomato juice
2 Tbsp. Basil herb Paste
1 Cup fat free half and half
1/2 stick (4 Tbsp) I can't believe it's not butter
salt and pepper to taste

Here is how you make Creamy Basil Tomato Soup (low fat):

Crush the garlic and sautee in the bottom of the stock pot with a little bit of olive oil until softened (about 3 minutes).Remove the tomatoes from the can, reserving juice. Measure the reserved juice plus the vegetable juice to 6 cups total liquid. Add juice and tomatoes to the garlic in the saucepan, and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the tomato paste and continue simmering for about 10 more minutes. Remove from heat and puree the tomato mixture (in a blender or food processor). Return to pot and heat over medium heat, stirring in basil paste, half and half and margarine, until margarine is melted. Do not boil.Garnish with chopped fresh basil leaves and a little shredded mozzarella if desired. Makes 8 1-cup servings.Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KGOELLER.

The nutritional information for Creamy Basil Tomato Soup (low fat) is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 119.6

• Total Fat: 4.5 g
• Cholesterol: 1.5 mg
• Sodium: 576.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 14.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
• Protein: 3.4 g

The dietary needs meet for Creamy Basil Tomato Soup (low fat) is Low Fat