Cream of Tomato Soup with Pesto

Quick and creamy tomato soup with pesto. You can spice this up with hot sauce or chile oil if you like it hot.

Step: 1

Pour chicken broth into a large saucepan, and bring to a boil. Boil until reduced by about 1/3.

Step: 2

Pour in both cans of the tomatoes, and return to a simmer. Pour in the half-and-half, and turn heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes. Puree in batches in a blender, or use an immersion blender in the pan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls, and swirl in a spoonful of pesto before serving.

Per Serving: 125 calories; protein 4.5g; carbohydrates 9.4g; fat 7.9g; cholesterol 20.3mg; sodium 1209.8mg.