Fresh Cream Of Tomato Soup With Basil - Ww 2 Points

Name: Fresh Cream Of Tomato Soup With Basil - Ww 2 Points
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium leeks, chopped (white parts only); 8 medium beefsteak tomatoes, cored and chopped (about 3 lbs); 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 piece bay leaf; 4 cups vegetable broth; 12 ounces fat-free evaporated milk; 1/4 tablespoon basil, fresh, chopped; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1
Coat a large saucepan with cooking spray and set pan over medium heat. Add leeks and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, thyme and bay leaf; cook until tomatoes break down, about 5 minutes.
2
Add broth and bring to a simmer; reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat and remove bay leaf.
3
Puree tomato mixture in saucepan using an immersion blender. Or, working in batches, puree tomato mixture in a blender until smooth (be careful not to splatter hot liquid); return puree to saucepan and set pan over low heat.
4
Add milk and simmer 1 minute to heat through. Remove from heat and stir in basil; season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with thyme and serve.
5
Yields about 1 1/2 cups per serving.

100

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium leeks, chopped (white parts only), 8 medium beefsteak tomatoes, cored and chopped (about 3 lbs), 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 piece bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Fresh Cream Of Tomato Soup With Basil - Ww 2 Points falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!