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SPANISH TOMATO BASIL SOUP - HCG PHASE 2



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This soup is SO delicious, you can serve it at any time (not just during HCG diet). Counts for 1 vegetable. It makes quite a lot, so I've listed it as 2 servings, but if you're REALLY hungry, can count for one. Taken from The HCG Diet Cookbook Gourmet Success.

Provided by Coffee Criss

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups low sodium chicken broth or 2 cups vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
3 ounces tomato paste
6 leaves fresh basil, rolled and sliced
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons onions, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pinch marjoram
1 dash sea salt
1 dash pepper

Steps:

  • Pour broth in saucepan and add bay leaf.
  • Purée remaining ingredients in a food processor or blender.
  • Pour purée in saucepan with broth and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Serve hot, garnish with fresh basil leaves or parsley.

ROASTED TOMATO BASIL SOUP



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Serve Ina Garten's Roasted Tomato Basil Soup recipe, made with canned and fresh plum tomatoes, for an elegant starter from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds ripe plum tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons good olive oil
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions)
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (28-ounce) canned plum tomatoes, with their juice
4 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 quart chicken stock or water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss together the tomatoes, 1/4 cup olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread the tomatoes in 1 layer on a baking sheet and roast for 45 minutes.
  • In an 8-quart stockpot over medium heat, saute the onions and garlic with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the butter, and red pepper flakes for 10 minutes, until the onions start to brown. Add the canned tomatoes, basil, thyme, and chicken stock. Add the oven-roasted tomatoes, including the liquid on the baking sheet. Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for 40 minutes. Pass through a food mill fitted with the coarsest blade. Taste for seasonings. Serve hot or cold.

TOMATO BASIL SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
1 can ground peeled tomatoes
5 cups vegetable or chicken stock
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and the stock. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook until soup is slightly thickened, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the basil.
  • Place the pot of soup directly in sink, and using a stick blender, blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

TOMATO BASIL SOUP



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After just one taste of this slightly sweet tomato and herb soup, my family never went back to canned soup again! I adapted this recipe from one I seen in an old cookbook. -Chris Baker of South Lake Tahoe, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 can (49 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth or 6 cups vegetable broth, divided
1 can (29 ounces) tomato puree
5 teaspoons dried basil
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporated milk

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook carrots and onion in butter over medium-low heat for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and cool slightly., In a blender, place 1/2 broth and the cooled vegetables; cover and process until blended. Return to the Dutch oven. Stir in the tomato puree, basil sugar, salt, pepper and remaining broth. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Gradually stir in evaporated milk; heat through (do not boil).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 1004mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

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