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Creamy Fresh Tomato Soup

Name: Creamy Fresh Tomato Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 lb fresh tomatoes (about 4 to 5 medium); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup); 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth; 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne); 1/2 cup whipping cream; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

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Prep 30 min
Total 30 min
Servings 4

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Serve your family this tangy creamy tomato soup decorated with basil leaves – ready in 30 minutes.

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated Oct 29, 2010

Ingredients

2 lb fresh tomatoes (about 4 to 5 medium)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Steps

1

In large saucepan, heat 3 quarts water to boiling. With sharp knife, cut shallow X in bottom of each tomato. Add to boiling water, 2 or 3 at a time, for 10 seconds. Using a slotted spoon, remove tomatoes from boiling water; immediately plunge into ice water until cold. Drain. Peel and chop tomatoes.
2

In heavy 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion in oil 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in chopped tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, salt, nutmeg and red pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes or until tomatoes are soft. Stir in whipping cream.
3

In blender or food processor, place 2 1/2 cups tomato mixture. Cover; blend on medium speed 30 seconds or until smooth. Pour mixture into large bowl. Repeat with remaining tomato mixture. Return pureed mixture to saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until hot. Top each serving with basil.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

tip 1
For the best flavor, use fully ripe, juicy tomatoes in this soup.
tip 2
Use a kitchen scissors to cut fresh basil quickly and easily.

Nutrition

230 Calories, 13g Total Fat, 5g Protein, 23g Total Carbohydrate, 15g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 230

Calories from Fat: 120

Total Fat: 13g; 21%

Saturated Fat: 6g; 32%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 35mg; 11%

Sodium: 1300mg; 54%

Potassium: 1070mg; 31%

Total Carbohydrate: 23g; 8%

Dietary Fiber: 5g; 21%

Sugars: 15g

Protein: 5g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 60%; 60%

Vitamin C: 35%; 35%

Calcium: 8%; 8%

Iron: 10%; 10%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 3 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;