Guiltless Tomato Soup

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It's difficult to tell that the tomato soup (on the left) doesn't have cream.
Healthy chef Beth Ginsberg explains how to make this healthy soup by simply substituting rolled oats for cream. The results are stunningly delicious.

Ingredients:

two 28-oz. cans low-sodium chopped tomatoes (with juice)
7 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup carrots, peeled and diced
3/4 cup celery, diced
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. oregano

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients in a large pot over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables have softened (approximately 30 to 35 minutes). Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Transfer soup to a blender or food processor and puree. Return to a clean pot and heat until just simmering. Season with salt and serve with nonfat oyster crackers.

Resources
The Taste for Living Cookbook: Mike Milken's Favorite Recipes for Fighting Cancer
by Beth Ginsberg (Preface), Michael Milken (Editor)
Time Life, 1998
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The Taste for Living World Cookbook: More of Mike Milken's Favorite Recipes...
by Beth Ginsberg, Mike Milken (Introduction)
CapCure, 1999
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Guests
Beth Ginsberg
Author / Professional Chef, CapCure
c/o CapCure
1250 Fourth St., Suite 360
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Toll Free Phone: 800-757-2873
Website: www.capcure.org
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