Name: Zesty Tomato Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 can no-salt-added diced tomatoes (14½ oz); 1 cup jarred roasted red peppers (drained (or substitute fresh roasted red peppers; see tip)); 1 cup fat-free evaporated milk; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoon fresh basil (rinsed and chopped (or 2 tsp dried))

Zesty Tomato Soup

Not your traditional tomato soup, this quick-cooking dish can be a side or light main meal

Zesty Tomato Soup

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

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Ingredients

1 can no-salt-added diced tomatoes 14½ oz
1 cup jarred roasted red peppers drained (or substitute fresh roasted red peppers; see tip)
1 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoon fresh basil rinsed and chopped (or 2 tsp dried)

Instructions

Combine tomatoes and red peppers in a blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
Put tomato mixture in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium heat.
Add evaporated milk, garlic powder, and pepper. Return to a boil, and gently simmer for 5 minutes.
Add basil, and serve.
Optional step: Serve with whole-wheat croutons sprinkled on top
source: National Heart Lung and Blood Institute