Satisfying Tomato Soup

Name: Satisfying Tomato Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons canola oil; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup finely chopped celery; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1-1/2 cups water; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; Minced fresh basil, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

After craving tomato soup, I decided to make my own. My sister Joan likes it chunky-style, so she doesn't puree. Serve it with a grilled cheese sandwich. —Marian Brown, Mississauga, Ontario

Ingredients

2 teaspoons canola oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Minced fresh basil, optional

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery; cook and stir until tender, 2-4 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, except for optional fresh basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
2. Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or cool soup slightly and puree in batches in a blender; return to pan and heat through. If desired, top with fresh minced basil.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 76 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 627mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

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