Low-Fat Chunky Cream Of Tomato Soup Recipe Video
The cream cheese is what separates this recipe from the rest. It is amazing how it completely changes the flavor.
Summary
Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time40 Min
Ready In45 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
Ingredients
| Butter | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Olive oil | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Onion | 1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs), diced | |
| Garlic clove | 1 Large, minced | |
| Salt | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Dried rosemary | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Dried basil | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Dried thyme | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Freshly ground black pepper | To Taste | |
| Stewed diced tomatoes | 1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs) | |
| Crushed tomatoes | 32 Ounce | |
| Dry sherry | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Honey | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Fat free cream cheese | 4 Ounce, cubed |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 223 Calories from Fat 71
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8 g12.4%
Saturated Fat 2.7 g13.5%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 8.1 mg2.7%
Sodium 739.3 mg30.8%
Total Carbohydrates 36 g12%
Dietary Fiber 7.8 g31.3%
Sugars 8.3 g
Protein 6 g12.1%
Vitamin A 43.2% Vitamin C 60%
Calcium 21.5% Iron 36.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
MAKING
1. In a saucepan, melt butter (opt) and add olive oil.
2. Sauté onions add garlic until onions are soft and translucent.
3. Add the herbs and pepper and sauté for a few more minutes, until the aromas of the herbs start to open.
4. Add tomatoes, sherry and honey. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes.
5. Add the cream cheese and cook until melted.
SERVING
6. Ladle into warm soup bowls and top with fresh chopped parsley.
7. Serve with a crusty bread like ciabatta.
TIPS
This tomato soup will be chunky. You can omit the diced tomatoes or put it in a blender if you prefer it smooth.
1. In a saucepan, melt butter (opt) and add olive oil.
2. Sauté onions add garlic until onions are soft and translucent.
3. Add the herbs and pepper and sauté for a few more minutes, until the aromas of the herbs start to open.
4. Add tomatoes, sherry and honey. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes.
5. Add the cream cheese and cook until melted.
SERVING
6. Ladle into warm soup bowls and top with fresh chopped parsley.
7. Serve with a crusty bread like ciabatta.
TIPS
This tomato soup will be chunky. You can omit the diced tomatoes or put it in a blender if you prefer it smooth.
Editors Review
Most of us grow up loving cream of tomato soup with a grilled cheese sandwich on a nice rainy day! What a great comfort food. Of course, it can be from a can or packet but why have those when you can make a much more delicious and healthier version with such ease? This is a quick and easy cream of tomato soup yet very yummy. Visually and texturally from the tomatoes and cream cheese we get beautiful colors and a unique combination of creaminess with tomato heartiness. The aroma just brings your sense alive. If you use fresh tomatoes and herbs it will come alive even more. It makes a vibrant and sensual meal when paired with a salad, grilled cheese, ciabatta bread, or just by itself. Once you try the cream of tomato soup with the cream cheese, it will be hard, although nostalgic, to go back to anything else.Chef
