Tomato Soup

From "The South Beach Diet" copyright 2003

• Ready In: 21 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1  small onion, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup mushroom, sliced
• 3  ounces ham, diced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄8 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1  dash allspice
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can fat-free chicken broth
• 3  whole tomatoes, peeled

Directions

1. Mix the onion, mushrooms, ham, oil, garlic, paprika, and allspice in a large pot. Cook for one minute.
2. Add the chicken broth, chickpeas, and tomatoes. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Puree soup in a blender and serve.