Low Fat Tomato, Vegetable and Herb Soup! (Soups)

Member Name: laura07759

Product:	Soups
Date:	15/01/09 (43 review reads)
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Advantages: low in fat, very simple to make.

Disadvantages: may not suit everyones taste.

When I was previously following a weightwatchers diet I started making up my own low fat recipes. The diet I followed meant every food had a 'point' value and I could have a maximum of 18 points a day. This soup came to a grand total of 0 points so I filled myself up on it regularly. Apart from being low in fat and super healthy, it is a lovely warming soup to eat at winter time. It is also outrageously simple to make. This recipe makes about 4 generous servings and can be freezed for later use. Hope you enjoy!

Ingredients:

2 Large carrots
1 Large onion
A Few pieces of brocoli and cauliflower
Handful of green beans
A few chunks of turnip
1 Large tin of chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon of tomato puree
A sprinkle of oregano
A sprinkle of mixed herbs
Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

1/ Empty the tin of tomatoes into a large sauce pan. Chop up the carrots and turnip then add them to the pan. Bring to the boil.

2/ Add the cauliflower, brocoli and green beans. Finely chop the onion and stir into the pan. Simmer for 10-15 mins.

3/ Add the tomato puree, this will thicken the soup. Also add the oregano and mixed herbs. If you require salt and pepper then this is the time to add. Simmer for a further 5-10 mins.

4/ Finally using a blender whizz the soup until it reaches a thick creamy consistensy.

As a low fat option serve alone.
As a winter warmer option serve with a hot crusty roll smothered in butter.

Summary: mmmmm Delicious!