Creamy Tomato Bisque with Mozzarella Crostini
You don't have to lard a soup with cream to achieve a lush consistency. Here, a little rice and silken tofu thicken this French-inspired soup. Make It a Meal: Add a tossed salad with cured olives and a mustard vinaigrette.
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
  • 1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup white rice
  • 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup silken tofu
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 6 3/4-inch-thick slices baguette
  • 3 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Directions
1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in broth, water and rice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is very tender, about 15 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 450°F.
3. Stir tomatoes, tofu and vinegar into the soup. Remove from the heat and puree, in batches, in a blender. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.) Return the soup to the pot and reheat over medium-high heat, stirring often.
4. Meanwhile, top slices of baguette with mozzarella and place on a baking sheet. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 5 minutes. Ladle soup into bowls and top each serving with a cheesy crostini.
Nutrition Information
Per serving
Calories: 219
Carbohydrates: 2g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 3mg
Dietary Fiber: 4g
Potassium: 477mg
Sodium: 354mg
Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (25% daily value), Vitamin A (20% dv), Iron (15% dv).
SERVES: 6
PREP TIME: 20 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes
LEVEL: Easy
MEETS THESE GUIDELINES:
Low Calorie
Low Carb
Low Sat Fat
Low Sodium
Heart Healthy
Healthy Weight
MAKE AHEAD TIP:
Prepare the soup (Steps 1 and 3), cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. When ready to serve, make crostini and reheat the soup (Steps 2 and 4).
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