Spanish Tomato Basil Soup - HCG Phase 2

Submitted by CoffeeCriss

"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: 40mins
• Ingredients: 12
• 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.

Reviews

[Teresa in Charleston]

This was so satisfying! I didn't purée it because I like my soup with more texture so I just diced the veggies well. Made enough for dinner and lunch the next day! Thanks Coffee Criss!