Description
Classic Tomato Soup (Lightened Up!) is a delicious and creamy version of the comforting favorite, perfect for a cozy meal. This recipe uses simple ingredients to create a flavorful soup that is both satisfying and light.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (28 ounces each) whole peeled tomatoes
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or light sour cream
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Cook Soup: Add tomatoes, broth, seasonings; simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Puree: Blend soup until smooth, stir in yogurt or sour cream.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust salt or sugar if needed.
- Serve: Garnish with basil or Parmesan, serve hot.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute yogurt with unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk.
- Pair with a grilled cheese sandwich for a classic meal combination.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
