Tomato Soup

Zutaten

• 1⅓ cup or 6 oz *Fresh onions, diced
• 1½ tsp Garlic powder
• 2 cup or 1 lb 4 oz Canned plum tomatoes, undrained
• 3¼ cup Water
• ½ tsp Low-sodium chicken base
• 2¼ tsp Dried basil
• ¼ tsp Ground black pepper
• 1 tsp Sugar
• ¼ cup or 2 oz Canned no-salt-added tomato paste
• 2 Tbsp or 1 oz Margarine, trans-fat free

Zubereitung

1. In a medium saucepan, add onions, garlic powder, tomatoes, water, chicken base, basil, black pepper, and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium.
2. Add tomato paste. Simmer uncovered over medium heat for 7 minutes. DO NOT OVER COOK.
3. Remove from heat and transfer all ingredients from saucepan to a high-speed blender and blend at high speed for 60 seconds or until mixture has a smooth consistency.
4. Return the mixture to the saucepan.
5. Add margarine. Simmer uncovered over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Stir well.
6. Critical Control Point: Heat to 140 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
7. Pour soup into large soup tureen or large soup bowl.
8. Critical Control Point: Hold at 140 °F or higher until served.
9. Serve 1 cup (portion with 1 cup measuring cup or 8 oz spoodle).