Basil Tomato Red Pepper Soup with Garlic Toast

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This delicious and nutrient-rich soup is perfect hot or cold, depending on the season.

Ingredients

• 1 large red bell pepper
• 2 pounds ripe tomatoes
• 1 cup spicy tomato juice
• 1/2 cup chicken or beef stock (or more)
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 10 whole fresh basil leaves
• Pinch of sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Low-fat sour cream or plain yogurt for garnish
• 10 basil leaves chopped for garnish
• Whole-grain baguette
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Preparation

1. Roast bell pepper in 375 degree oven until charred and soft, about 10 minutes. Peel and seed pepper and cut into chunks.
2. Core and cut tomatoes into chunks.
3. In a food processor, purée the tomatoes and red bell pepper, tomato juice, lemon juice, stock and sugar – purée until smooth.
4. Add 10 basil leaves and continue to purée until smooth. Add more stock if a thinner consistency is desired.
5. Serve soup with garnish of sour cream and chopped basil.
6. Prepare garlic toast by sautéing garlic in olive oil until golden, 3-4 minutes.
7. Slice baguette and place on a baking sheet.
8. Brush baguette slices with garlic oil and toast in a 375 degree oven for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately with soup.

Yield

Yield: 6 servings (1 cup soup and 2 slices garlic toast)

Nutritional Information

Amount per serving:
Calories: 265
Calories from fat: 41 percent
Total Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 1.8g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 403mg
Total Carbohydrates: 32g
Dietary Fiber: 5.5g
Protein: 8g

Recipe by Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD

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