Ingredients
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1 large onion, chopped
10 ripe plum tomatoes, halved
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1/4 cup chopped, fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons non-fat sour cream

Instructions
1. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over low-medium heat. Add the carrot, celery, onion and tomatoes, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook for 10 minutes.
2. Add the bay leaf, oregano and broth and bring to a boil quickly over high heat.
3. Lower the heat and simmer until the vegetables are completely tender, about 20 minutes.
4. Blend the basil, Parmesan cheese and sour cream together and set aside.
5. Remove the bay leaf and puree the soup in a blender. Strain and adjust the salt and pepper.
6. Serve the soup in bowls with a dollop of basil-Parmesan cream.
Serving Size: about 1 1/2 cups

Nutrition Information (per serving)
Calories 114
Carbohydrate 16 g
Fat 4 g
Fiber 4 g
Protein 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Sodium 271 mg

Ingredients
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
8 cloves garlic, chopped
8 tomatoes, chopped
1 cup water, or red wine
1/2 cup chopped, fresh basil
freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
1. In a saucepan or stock pot over medium heat, saute the onion in the oil until golden, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, tomatoes and simmer 5 minutes. Add the water and simmer another 5 minutes. Add the basil and simmer 1 minute longer.
2. Place all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until chunky, about 5 seconds. Taste and season with pepper.
Serving Size: about 1/2 cup

Nutrition Information (per serving)
Calories 30
Carbohydrate 4 g
Fat 0 g
Fiber 0 g
Protein 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Sodium 96 mg