Italian Herb Soup with Sage Croutons Recipe

  • Yield:

    4 servings

  • Total Time:

    29 mins

  • Prep Time:

    10 mins

  • Cook Time:

    19 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Mazola® Corn Oil
  • 1/2 cup diced carrot
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1 can (28 ounces) no-salt added diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
  • 1/4 cup non-fat Greek style yogurt
  • Sage Croutons
  • 2 slices whole grain bread
  • 1 tablespoon Mazola® Corn Oil
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon sage

Instructions

  1. Step 1) 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.
  2. Step 2) 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.
  3. Step 3) Sage Croutons: Trim crusts from whole grain bread. Combine oil with minced garlic; brush on bread slices. Sprinkle with sage. Bake at 400°F for 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp and golden, turning once. Cut each slice into 4 triangles. Makes 8 croutons.