Italian Herb Soup with Sage Croutons Recipe
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Yield:
4 servings
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Total Time:
29 mins
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Prep Time:
10 mins
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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
- 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.
 - 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.
 - 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.