Fresh Basil, Spinach, and Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cups Chicken Broth (page 50) or commercial fat-free
• low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• crumbled
• 1 medium garlic clove
• minced
• 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
• crumbled
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 4 small tomatoes
• diced
• 2 ounces spinach (about 2 cups)
• coarsely chopped
• 2 medium green onions
• finely chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (about 1/3 ounce)
• 1/2 teaspoon olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 4 lemon slices (optional)

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, stir together the broth, oregano, garlic, tarragon, and red pepper flakes.
2. Bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Remove from the heat.
5. Stir in the remaining ingredients except the lemon slices.
6. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes so the flavors blend.
7. Serve garnished with the lemon slices.
8. For peak flavor, serve immediately after the standing time.
9. (Per serving)
10. Calories: 38
11. Total fat: 1.0g
12. Saturated: 0.0g
13. Trans: 0.0g
14. Polyunsaturated: 0.0g
15. Monounsaturated: 0.5g
16. Cholesterol: 0mg
17. Sodium: 104mg
18. Carbohydrates: 6g
19. Fiber: 2g
20. Sugars: 3g
21. Protein: 2g
22. Calcium: 37mg
23. Potassium: 399mg
24. 1 vegetable