Ingredient:
- 2 tbsp. reduced-calorie margarine
- 1 lg. onion, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
- 1 (28 oz.) can peeled Italian plum
tomatoes
- 3 c. chicken broth
- 1 sm. boiling potato, peeled and
thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil leaves or
- 2 tsp. dried basil
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
- Salt to taste
- 1 c. milk
Direction:
Melt margarine in a soup pot over low heat. Add onion, carrot and garlic. Cook, covered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and wilted. Crush tomatoes in their liquid and add to the pot along with the chicken broth, potato, basil, nutmeg and salt. Cook, covered, over low heat for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let cool to room temperature. Puree in a blender, in small batches, adding a bit of milk to each batch. Return to soup pot and adjust seasonings. Before serving, warm through over very low heat. Do not boil. Serves 6. |
Ingredient:
- 1/4 c. onion, minced
- 1/4 c. flour
- 1 3/4 c. chicken broth
- 1/4 c. celery, minced
- Dash of paprika
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 2 c. milk
- 1/4 c. carrot, minced
- Dash of salt
- 1/2 c. cubed sharp process American
cheese
Direction: Cook onion in butter until tender, but not brown. Blend in flour; add milk, chicken broth, carrot, celery, salt and paprika. Cook and stir until mixture thickens slightly. Reduce heat; add cheese, stirring until cheese melts. Simmer 15 minutes. Do not boil. Serves 4. |