Creamy Tomato Soup

Summary

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp reserved oil from sun-dried tomatoes or olive oil
• 1 C chopped onion
• ¾ C shredded carrot
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2/3 C sliced sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
• 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 C chicken broth
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ tsp ground pepper
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• 1 Tbsp dried basil
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes, optional
• 4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese

Instructions

1. Saute onion, carrot, and garlic in oil over medium heat. When vegetables are tender add sun-dried tomatoes, canned tomatoes, chicken broth, sugar, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and pepper flakes.
2. Bring soup to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer. Cover pan and simmer for 30 minutes.
3. Remove from heat. Add cream cheese. Use immersion blender to process until smooth.