Golden tomato soup

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoon+ 1 ts reduced-calorie margarine
1cupChopped onion
2Cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
½cupChopped carrots
¼cupChopped celery
8mediumsTomatoes, blanched, peeled, seeded,
And chopped
6cupsChicken broth
1ounceUncooked rice
2tablespoonsTomato paste
1tablespoonWorcestershire sauce
Black pepper to taste (1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon)
½teaspoonDried thyme
5Drops liquid red pepper sauce

Directions

1. Melt the margarine over medium-high heat in a large Dutch oven.

Add the onion and garlic; saute until tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the carrots and celery; saute, stirring frequently, until tender, about 7 to 9 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients and cook over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring frequently.

2. Remove soup from heat and let cool for about 10 minutes. In a food processor or blender, process the soup in small batches until smooth. Return soup to the Dutch oven; simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until heated through.

Makes 8 servings.

Per Serving: 86 Calories; 4 g Protein; 3 g Fat; 847 mg Sodium 14 g Carbohydrates; 0 mg Cholesterol [WEIGHT WATCHERS MAGAZINE; Jan 1990] Posted by Fred Peters.