Spanish Tomato Basil Soup - HCG Phase 2

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.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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