Sunday, September 18, 2011

Creamy Tomato Soup

My super sister-in-law Cara gave me this recipe and it is my favorite.

2 Tbsp. butter
1 c. onion, chopped
3/4 c. carrot, shredded
1 Tbsp. garlic, minced
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. salt
A few fresh leaves of basil or dried basil
3 sun dried tomato halves
2 - 15oz. cans or 1 qt. tomatoes, drained
2 c. chicken broth
3 oz. fat free cream cheese

Saute onion, carrot and garlic in the butter over medium heat for 5 minutes.  Add sugar, pepper, and salt and cook for 2 more minutes.  Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.  Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for one hour.  Puree in a blender or in the pan with an immersion blender.  Can be served hot or cold.

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