Contributed By: dhanyaka
Dr. Weil's Optimum Health Plan
Comfort food perfect for those chilly winter days!
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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 2
Origin: American
Special Features: Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Kids can help make it
Vegetarian
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
High Fiber
Meal Type: Lunch
Soups & Stews
Ingredients
1 Large onion, chopped
1 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
3 pounds Fresh, ripe Italian tomatoes, chopped (about 6 cups)
8 Sun-dried tomatoes, soaked
1 cup Soy milk*
Salt and black and red pepper to taste
3 tbsp Fresh parsley, basil, or dill, chopped
Preparation
1. In a large pot, sauté the onions in the olive oil until they are soft, then add the fresh tomatoes and stir until the mixture boils.
2. Remove the dried tomatoes from their soaking water and chop them coarsely. Add them and their soaking water to the pot and cook, stirring to prevent sticking.
3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the soy milk and season to taste with salt and black and red pepper.
4. Serve in bowls with the chopped green herbs as garnish.
Cook's Notes
*You can use regular lowfat milk if you prefer.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 294
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Total Fat: 11 g
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Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
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Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.2 g
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Carbohydrates: 43 g
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Protein: 13 g
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Vitamin A: 6962 IU
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Vitamin C: 101 mg
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Calcium: 144 mg
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Sodium: 274 mg
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Iron: 4.4 mg
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Fiber: 12 g