Fresh Cream Of Tomato Soup With Basil Ww 2 Points

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Pair this creamy tomato soup with a grilled cheese sandwich for true comfort food. When tomatoes are out of season, use two 14-ounce cans of diced tomatoes instead. from weightwatchers.com

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Steps

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Coat a large saucepan with cooking spray and set pan over medium heat.

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Add leeks and saut until soft , about 5 minutes.

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Add tomatoes , thyme and bay leaf.

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Cook until tomatoes break down , about 5 minutes.

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Add broth and bring to a simmer.

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Reduce heat to low , cover and simmer 10 minutes.

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Remove from heat and remove bay leaf.

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Puree tomato mixture in saucepan using an immersion blender.

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Or , working in batches , puree tomato mixture in a blender until smooth.

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Return puree to saucepan and set pan over low heat.

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Add milk and simmer 1 minute to heat through.

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Remove from heat and stir in basil.

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Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Garnish with thyme and serve.

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Yields about 1 1 / 2 cups per serving.

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Ingredients

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leeks, beefsteak tomatoes, dried thyme, bay leaf, vegetable broth, fat-free evaporated milk, basil, salt, black pepper, fresh thyme