Tomato & Feta Soup | Keto Approved
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 Tbsp olive oil or butter
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp pesto sauce — optional
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste — optional 10 tomatoes, skinned, seeded and chopped — or two.
- 14.5 oz cans of peeled tomatoes
- 1 tsp honey, sugar or erythritol — optional
- 3 cups water
- ⅓ Cup heavy cream
- ⅔ Cup feta cheese — crumbled
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Heat olive oil (butter) over medium heat in a large pot (Dutch Oven). Add the onion and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, pesto (optional), oregano, basil, tomato paste and water.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add sweetener.
- Cook on medium heat for 20 minutes, until the tomatoes are tender and cooker. Using an immersion blender, blend until smooth. Add the cream and feta cheese. Cook for 1 more minute.
- Add more salt if needed. Serve warm.
NUTRITION:
- Calories 170
- Fat 13 g
- Saturated Fat 8 g
- Cholesterol 43 mg
- Sodium 464 mg
- Potassium 542 mg
- Carbohydrates 10 g
- Fiber 2 g
- Sugar 6 g
- Protein 4 g