Weight Loss Transformation: Fresh Tomato-Basil Soup

This is an awesome, low fat soup recipe.

Fresh Tomato-Basil Soup:

2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onions
1/2 small garlic clove, mashed
6 large plum tomatoes, blanched, peeled, seeded and chopped.
1 cup canned ready-to-serve low sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

1. In 1 1/2-quart nonstick saucepan heat oil; add onions and garlic and cook over medium-high heat until tender-crisp, about 2 minutes.

2. Stir in remaining ingredients and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors blend, about 15 minutes.

3. Pour soup into 2 soup bowls and garnish each portion with a basil sprig.

Approximate total time: 30 minutes
Makes 2 servings, about 1 1/4 cups each

Each serving provides: 1 (F)at, 4 (V)egetables.
Calories per serving: 114 calories; 4 g protein, 6 g fat; 14 g carbohydrate; 55 mg calcium, 41 mg sodium, 0 mg cholesterol; 3 g dietary fiber.

Enjoy your Fresh Tomato-Basil Soup.