Even better...a DIPPER with it? Oh wait, what's a dipper? Well, it is 1/2 a sandwich on the side of your cup of soup for "dipping" into that luscious soup! So being that it's winter, and hello, cold! Let's get to making an easy and delicious soup, that will warm your soul. And how's about a "dipper" on the side? YES! And would I leave you without the above mentioned not being figure friendly and apart of your B-FIT4U lifestyle? Of course not! SO ENJOY!
Tomato Basil Soup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 1 can ground peeled tomatoes
- 5 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil, thinly sliced
Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and the stock. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook until soup is slightly thickened, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the basil.
Place the pot of soup directly in sink, and using a stick blender, blend until smooth. Serve immediately
DIPPER CHEESE
1 piece of whole grain bread
1 tsp of smart balance
1 slice of sharp white cheddar cheese
kosher salt and pepper
Take your one slice of bread and slice in half down the middle. Butter each side with smart balance "butter spread". Then sprinkle each buttered side with kosher salt (the grainier cousin of table salt) and pepper. Believe us! This salt/pepper step is a TASTE SENSATION on your Dipper! Then add slice of cheese and close sandwich. Spray an nonstick pan, and grill sandwich on both sides until golden brown and cheese is melted, cut into two squares and use as a crouton (as above) AND then DIP AWAY!
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