Tomato Soup

Ingredients for  4  Servings

• 1

  Onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 2

  Sticks of celery, finely chopped
• 2

  Garlic cloves, peeled and lightly chopped
• 1

  Carrot, peeled and finely diced
• 1 litre

  Water or vegetable stock
• 400g

  Can of chopped tomatoes
• 1 tsp

  Artificial sweetner
• 200g

  Low fat natural fromage frais
• -

  Low calorie cooking spray
• -

  Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• To Serve

• -

  Low fat natural fromage frais
• -

  Tomatoes, finely chopped

Approximate Times

• Preparation :

  Less than 10 minutes
• Cooking :

  Less than 30 minutes

Method

1. Spray a saucepan with low calorie cooking spray and place over a medium heat. Add the onion, celery, garlic and carrot and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
2. Add the water or stock, tomatoes and sweetner and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 15-20 minutes. Remove from the heat, season well and, using a hand-held blender or food processor, blend until smooth. Return the soup to the pan and stir in the fromage frais.
3. Ladle the soup into warmed bowls and serve immeadiately, garnishing with a little fromage frais and chopped tomatoes.