Zupas Tomato Basil Soup

August 27, 2013

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Cafe Zupas is one of my most favorite places to eat! I love their soups and sandwiches and salads....well... I guess I love everything there! I was mailed some canned tomatoes from Muir Glen Organics with it came a recipe of fire roasted tomato soup. I just can't resist a new recipe so I made it. It tasted exactly like Zupas Tomato Basil Soup - so I thought I would share!

1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
2 cans (14.5 oz) of fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained (I used Muir Glen Brand)
1 can (14 oz) fat free chicken broth (you can also use vegetable broth)
2 Tablespoons of chopped fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon of sugar
1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup skim milk

In a 3- quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until onion is crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes, broth, 1 Tablespoon of basil, sugar, and...
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Nutritions

Calories
115

Sodium
620mg
25% DV

Fat
7g
12% DV

Protein
2g
5% DV

Carbs
14g
4% DV

Fiber
2g
11% DV