INGREDIENTS

2 teaspoons olive oil

3 garlic cloves, minced

3 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth

3/4 teaspoon salt

3 (14.5-ounce) cans no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained

2 cups fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

Basil leaves (optional)

PREP

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in the broth, salt, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes. Stir in basil.

Place half of the soup in a blender; process until smooth. Pour pureed soup into a bowl, and repeat procedure with remaining soup. Garnish with basil leaves, if desired.

4 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups)

CHEESE TOAST

Preheat broiler. Spread each of 8 (1/2-inch-thick) slices French bread baguette with 1 teaspoon light Boursin cheese. Broil 2 minutes or until lightly browned.

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