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."

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photo by Billy Green

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

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.

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Reviews

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!

Teresa in Charleston

Tweaks

I didn't have fresh tomatoes because there aren't any good ones in season right now so I just subbed in a 28oz can of whole tomatoes, juices and all, following the directions of blending it with the other ingredients and it worked perfectly! The soup is a little more brothy so if you like a thicker soup drain the tomatoes first but hold onto the leftover juice in case you need to thin it out.

Billy Green