Recipe: Italian Tomato Herb Soup with Sage Croutons (microwave)

ITALIAN TOMATO HERB SOUP WITH SAGE CROUTONS

"Quick to fix with convenient canned tomatoes. The Sage Croutons are worth the extra few minutes!"



1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 cup diced carrot
1/2 cup diced onion
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
Water (as needed)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 teaspoon Tone's Italian Seasoning
FOR SERVING:
Yogurt OR sour cream, optional
Sage Croutons (recipe follows)

In large (2 to 3 quart) microwavable-safe bowl, combine oil, carrot and onion. Cover; cook on HIGH (100% power) 6 to 8 minutes, stirring once, until vegetables are just tender.

Add enough water to tomatoes to make 3 1/2 cups. Stir tomato mixture, tomato paste and Italian Herb seasoning into bowl. Cover; cook on HIGH (100% power) 3 to 4 minutes or until hot.

Top each serving with a dollop of yogurt. Float herb croutons on soup or serve on the side.

SAGE CROUTONS
Makes 16 croutons

4 thin slices sandwich bread
2 tablespoons Mazola Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 cloves minced garlic
1 teaspoon Spice Islands Sage

Trim crusts from 4 thin slices of sandwich bread.

Combine olive oil with minced garlic; brush on bread slices. Sprinkle with sage.

Bake at 400 degrees F for 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp and golden, turning once. Cut each slice into 4 triangles.

Makes 4 servings
Source: Tone's, ACH Food Companies, Inc.