*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Recipe By     : Bon Appetit magazine, Sep 1992, p.39
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Low Fat

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      lb            Tomatoes (4 md)
   2      c             Low-fat plain yogurt
     1/4  c             Onion -- chopped
   1      tb            Sugar
   1      tb            Fresh basil -- chopped
     1/2  ts            Salt
   1      pn            Cayenne pepper
   2      lg            Basil leaves
                        Fresh tomatoes -- chopped

Bring medium pot of water to boil. Add 1 lb tomatoes; blanch
30 seconds. Transfer to bowl of cold water using slotted spoon. Drain
tomatoes, peel, core, and chop. Transfer to processor or blender.

Add yogurt, onion, sugar, 1 tb basil, salt, and cayenne; puree until
smooth. Transfer to medium bowl. Cover and chill up to 8 hours.
Garnish with basil and chopped tomato.


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