Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Recipe By : Bon Appetit / September 1992 p. 39
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : For You, A Little Soup... Low Calorie
Low Fat

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound tomatoes -- about 4 medium
2 cups plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinch cayenne pepper
2 large basil leaves
Chopped fresh tomatoes

Bring medium pot of water to boil. Add 1 pound tomatoes; blanch 30 seconds.
Transfer to bowl of cold water using slotted spoon. Drain tomatoes, peel, core
and chop. Transfer to processor or blender.

Add yogurt, onion, sugar, 1 tablespoon basil, salt and cayenne; puree til
smooth. Transfer to medium bowl. Cover and chill up to 8 hours. Garnish with
basil and chopped tomato.

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