Fall into this Philly Style Tomato Basil Soup that is Beautifully Blended, Heart Healthy, and Delicious. Pair with a Perfect Piece of Multi-grain Bread, add Ditalini Pasta, or a Salad to make it a complete meal…..Enjoy!
Homemade Tomato Basil Soup
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil Olive oil helps decrease the total cholesterol and "bad" LDL cholesterol levels
- 3 Cloves Garlic, pressed or diced small Garlic offers a variety of benefits, from cardiovascular protection, and lowering LDL levels along with triglycerides and lowering blood pressure.
- 1/2 Medium Onion Onion is high in vitamins and minerals and antioxidants and some benefits may include reducing the risk of heart disease.
- 2 28 oz. Cans Plum tomatoes Tomatoes, include Lycopene, and may knock your bad, LDL cholesterol down, 25 miligrams is about 1/2 cup of tomato sauce per day
- 3-4 Tablespoons Low Fat Cream Cheese Philadelphia Cream Cheese, http://www.kraftrecipes.com
- 1/4 Cup Grated Italian Cheese http://www.kraftrecipes.com
- 1 Cup Non Fat Milk http://www.horizen.com
- 1/4 Teaspoon Sea Salt
- 5 Dashes Black pepper
- 1/4 Cup Fresh Basil or 2-3 Tablespoons of dried basil Basil has so many beneficial propertiesw, immune booster, blood vessel protector, Antioxidents, etc.
- 2-3 Tablespoons Oregano Oregano treats inflammation in the body.
- 2 Tablespoons Flaxseed Meal Flaxseed has omega-3 essential fatty acids, "good" fats that have been shown to have heart-healthy effects.
Instructions
- First and foremost, add olive oil to a pot, sauté the garlic and onion until transparent.
- Then, you add the plum tomatoes, chop them with a spatula or wooden spoon.
- Next, add basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and flaxseed meal.
- Then, simmer or soft boil for 15 minutes until tomatoes are tender, turn off and cool slightly.
- Next, pour tomato mixture into a blender or food processor.
- Pour tomato mix back into a pot.
- Lastly, add cream cheese, milk, grated cheese, and simmer for 40 minutes. Enjoy!!!