Speedy Tomato and Basil Soup
2
Points®
Total time: 15 min • Prep: 5 min • Cook: 10 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Tomatoes and processed tomato products are excellent sources of lycopene, an antioxidant which helps keep our bodies healthy.
Ingredients
Vegetable bouillon cube
1 cube(s), dissolve in 300ml (1/2 pint) hot water
Onion
1 medium, thinly sliced
Garlic
1 clove(s), large, crushed
Canned salted tomato juice
4⅓ cup(s)
Garlic herb seasoning
1¼ tsp(s)
Asian hot sauce
⅛ tsp(s)
Fresh basil
4 tbsp(s), a few torn into pieces, extra to garnish
Worcestershire sauce
¾ tsp(s), (a few drops)
Tomato
1 large, finely chopped
Table salt
1 tsp(s), (a few drops)
Black pepper
1 pinch(es), freshly ground, season to taste
Plain lowfat yogurt
4 tbsp(s)
Vegetable bouillon cube
1 cube(s)
Instructions
1
Pour bouillon cube into large saucepan. Add red onion and garlic. Bring up to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
2
Add tomato juice and dried herbs. Bring up to the boil. Turn down the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
3
Stir in torn basil leaves, Hot Sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Add chopped tomato, reserving some for garnish. Season soup, adding more Hot Sauce if you like.
4
Serve the soup, topping each portion with 1 tablespoon of yogurt, the reserved tomato and a few basil leaves.
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