Tomato Mushroom Soup

My husband and I were never too fond of tomato soup, but we were hooked once we gave this recipe a chance. I make a batch every week now!

—CHRIS NELSON ALLIANCE, OH

START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. MAKES: 4 SERVINGS

1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

2 tablespoons chopped onion

2 tablespoons butter

1 garlic clove, minced

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 can (14 1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth

2 cups chopped seeded peeled plum tomatoes

2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil

1 tablespoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1. In a large saucepan, saute mushrooms and onion in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove vegetables with a slotted spoon and set aside. In the same pan, combine flour and broth until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.

2. Return mushroom mixture to saucepan. Add the tomatoes, basil, sugar, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until heated through.

PER SERVING 95 cal., 5 g fat (3 g sat. fat), 12 mg chol., 506 mg sodium, 11 g carb., 1 g fiber, 3 g pro. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 1/2 fat.