RECIPE OF THE DAY! HOME MADE TOMATO SOUP

This recipe is wonderful for all Lap-Banders. If you are just starting your journey or well into it, this recipes fits everyone. This low calorie and delicious fresh home made soup has a taste that will make you and your taste bubs happy. ENJOY!

Makes 6 cups

Active Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

1 Tbsp olive or canola oil

1 cup coarsely chopped onion

1 Tbsp minced garlic

9 ripe medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped

3/4 tsp salt, or to taste

1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

Preparation

1. Heat oil in 3-to 4-qt saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes until onion is translucent.

2. Stir in tomatoes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes or until tomatoes are very soft.

3. When cool enough to handle, transfer mixture to a blender, or in batches to a food processor, and blend or pulse until soupy but still slightly chunky.Good hot, at room temperature or chilled.

TIP: If the tomatoes are too acidic for your taste, add a pinch of sugar.

76 Calories Per Serving