Soups, Salads and Dressings

Tomato Bisque

(6 1-cup servings)

1 cup chopped celery, including some tops
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped peeled potato
½ cup chopped carrots
2 tablespoons reduced-calorie margarine
1 ½ pounds fresh tomatoes, peeled and quartered
1 can (14 ½ ounces) no-salt-added whole tomatoes with liquid
1 bay leaf
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup low fat milk
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil
2 packets Sweet 'N Low® granulated sugar substitute
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

In 4-quart microwavable casserole dish, combine celery, onion, potato, carrot, and margarine. Cook, covered, on high power 6 minutes, stirring after 3 minutes. Stir in fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes with liquid, and bay leaf. Continue cooking, covered, 20 minutes or until potato is fork tender, stirring once or twice. Discard bay leaf. In blender or food processor, puree one third of the mixture at a time. Return puree to casserole; add chicken broth, milk, basil, Sweet 'N Low, and pepper. Cook on high power 6 to 7 minutes or until well blended. If a thinner consistency is desired, add additional milk or chicken broth. Adjust seasonings, if desired. Serve hot or cold.

Calories per serving:

100