Good For You Creamy Tomato Soup

Good For You Creamy Tomato Soup

from Prudence Pennywise
This is my favorite tomato soup recipe. Enjoy!

Ingredients
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 (14.5 oz.) cans Italian style diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups chicken broth or stock
pinch of red pepper flakes
1 tsp. balsamic or red wine vinegar
1 tsp. honey
3/4 cup evaporated skim milk, or 4 oz. 1/3 less fat cream cheese
chopped fresh basil or parsley for serving

Directions
In a large pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Add oniion and carrots and saute for five minutes.
Stir in garlic and saute an additional minute.

Add tomatoes, broth, red pepper flakes, vinegar, and honey. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to medium and simmer for 20 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender.

For a creamy soup, transfer to blender and blend, or use an immersion blender directly in the pot. (Immersion blenders are a must have for soup lovers!) Soup can be made up to 2 days ahead of time to this point. ***This is a must, it is so much better creamy***

Just before serving, add evaporated skim milk (or cream cheese of half and half) to pot. Warm through, but do not boil. Serve immediately with basil or parsley.

May these delicious recipes serve you well as you make healthier goals for the New Year!

- Mindy