Hearty, Low Fat and Lycopene Loaded Tomato Basil Soup Recipe
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Ingredients:
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Light & Tangy V8 Juice (to desired thickness)
- 1 cup low sodium chicken or vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 (12 oz.) can evaporated skim milk
- 2 Tbsp. light margarine (I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Light)
- 2 Tbsp. light sour cream
- 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 package dry Butter Buds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Combine tomatoes, tomato juice and stock in a sauce pan. Simmer on medium heat for 20 minutes.
- Stir in evaporated milk, margarine, sour cream, cheese, basil and Butter Buds. Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and basil leaves.
Yield: Serves 8 (serving size approximately one cup)
Nutritional Analysis (per serving):
Calories: 115
Protein: 8 g
Fat: 2 g (0 g Saturated Fat)
Cholesterol: 6 mg
Fiber: 4 g
Sodium: 274 mg
Calcium: 260 mg
Recipe provided by Kathy Duran-Thal, RDN, LD, Cooper Clinic Nutrition Services