Tomato-Basil Soup

Two-Cheese Toasts and Kale Salad
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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 2 (14.5-oz) cans diced tomatoes with Italian herbs
  • ½ (32-oz) carton low-sodium vegetable broth
  • ½ cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ½ tsp lemon zest
  • 1½ tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • ½ tsp organic brown sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; add onion, and cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Cool 10 minutes.
  3. Process mixture in a food processor or blender until smooth. Return soup to saucepan.
  4. Place basil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, 2 Tbsp water, 1 Tbsp oil, sugar, salt, and pepper in food processor; pulse until combined.
  5. Add basil mixture to soup. Cook 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • ½ (12-oz) French baguette, diagonally sliced into 6 pieces
  • 1½ oz soft-ripened Brie cheese, rind removed
  • 2 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ⅛ tsp pepper
  • 1 (5-oz) pkg baby kale
  • 1 Tbsp vegan white wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat broiler. Place bread slices on a baking sheet; broil until lightly toasted.
  2. Combine Brie, Parmesan, and pepper in a small bowl. Spread cheese mixture on toast slices.
  3. Toss together kale, vinegar, lemon juice, and oil. If desired, season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 3 3
Calories
189
288
477
Fat (g) 9 11 20
Sat. Fat (g) 1 4 5
Protein (g) 4 13 17
Carb (g) 23 35 58
Fiber (g) 6 2 8
Sodium (mg) 1156 533 1689

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