Indian Spiced Chilled Tomato Soup

Description

Wonderfully aromatic, cardamom adds a distinct and delicious Indian flavor to this tasty soup, which is also good served warm in cooler months.

• From "Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group"
• Source: South Beach Diet Taste of Summer Meal Plan
• Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes | Chill time: 30 minutes
• Makes 4 (1½ cup) servings

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cardamom
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ¼ tsp cayenne
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 (28-oz) can whole peeled tomatoes, with juices
• 1⅓ cups low-fat or non-fat plain yogurt
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice

Directions

1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add cardamom, cumin, and cayenne; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
3. Stir in onion, garlic, and salt; reduce the heat to medium and cook until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add tomatoes and their juices, bring to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes.
5. Remove from the heat.
6. Cool briefly and then stir in yogurt and lime juice.
7. Transfer half of the tomato mixture to a blender and puree until smooth; pour into a large bowl.
8. Repeat with remaining tomato mixture; pour into the bowl.
9. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
10. Serve chilled.

Nutritional information

Per serving:

• 150 Calories | 5g Fat | 1.5g Saturated fat | 6g Protein | 17g Carbs | 2g Fiber | 600mg Sodium

• "Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group" http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends