Tomato and Cheddar Soup

Serves 6

The fact that this nutritious homemade soup is garnished with crisp cheddar crackers will make kids love it even more.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with their liquid
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1/4 cup half-and-half or milk
1 tablespoon butter
Cheddar crackers for garnish

Method

Heat olive oil over medium heat in a medium pot. Add celery, onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes. Add tomatoes, broth, salt, pepper and sugar. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cheese, half-and-half and butter. Ladle soup into bowls, top with cheddar crackers and serve.

Nutrition

Per serving (about 9oz/272g-wt.): 210 calories (130 from fat), 15g total fat, 8g saturated fat, 40mg cholesterol, 910mg sodium, 8g total carbohydrate (1g dietary fiber, 5g sugar), 9g protein

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