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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (243g)

Recipe makes 8 servings

Calories 118
Calories from Fat 51 (43%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 5.7g 8%
Saturated Fat 3.5g 17%
Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 649mg 27%
Potassium 525mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 16.0g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 8%
Sugars 8.9g
Protein 2.9g 5%

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Kittencal's Thick and Rich Creamy Tomato Soup (Low-Fat Option)

Recipe #350894 | 1¼ hours | 10 min prep | add private note
KITTENCAL

By: KITTENCAL
Jan 20, 2009

This is 100% better than any canned tomato soup! --- If you find that the soup is too thick for your liking you may thin out with more tomato juice during cooking if desired, I strongly suggest to use V-8 tomato juice for the best flavor, this soup will only improve in flavor the longer it is cooked and it tastes even better the next day, it also freezes well -------- LOW-FAT OPTION reduce the butter amount or use a healthy alternative such as Smart Balance Butter Blend and use fat-free milk or fat-free half and half

SERVES 8 -10 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    In a bowl combine 2 cups tomato juice with crushed tomatoes and milk.
  2. 2
    In a saucepan melt the butter over medium-high heat.
  3. 3
    Add in onion and dried oregano; saute until softened (about 3 minutes).
  4. 4
    Add in garlic and red pepper flakes; cook stirring for 2 minutes.
  5. 5
    Add in flour and stir for 1 minute.
  6. 6
    Slowly add in the tomato/milk mixture whisking constantly to remove any lumps; bring to a boil stirring frequently until bubbly and thickened, then season with sugar, salt and pepper (the mixture will be quite thick).
  7. 7
    Reduce heat to low, add in remaining 1 cup of tomato juice (or more) and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour (can simmer longer if desired, if the soup is still too thick for your liking add in more tomato juice and keep seasoning with salt and pepper if needed during cooking).
  8. 8
    Ladle into bowl then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and croutons if desired.
  9. 9
    Delicious!

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From: Crycket

On Nov 1, 2009

I thought this one was a little too much like eating spaghetti sauce. I thinned out my soup with the tomato sauce, but it was still like eating thinned out tomato sauce. Perhaps I will leave out the oregano next time....and try the V8, but sadly I don't think a next time will be any time soon....

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  • From: Chef #1157312

    On Oct 14, 2009

    Delicious! I used fat free milk and added some pureed roasted red pepper. The flavor was really yummy. If you're used to canned soup, this will knock your socks off.

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    From: Breezytoo

    On Jan 24, 2009

    Oh my, we loved this! Another winner here Kitten, with such simple ingredients that are always on hand and this being so easy to whip up, who needs the canned stuff? I didn't have crushed tomatoes, but diced, so used those and just broke up a bit more with a fork, other then that, followed the directions down to the last ingredient and wouldn't change a thing! Thanks so much for sharing another wonderful recipe!

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  • From: Tony Rules The Kitchen... Sally Watches!

    On Jan 30, 2009

    I made grilled ham and cheese sandwiches and wanted to have some Tomato soup to go with it. This was the perfect soup to go with my sandwich! I am so glad I have this recipe now and plan to make it many more times before the warm weather!

    5 people found this review helpful

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