Tomato and Leek Soup

Tomato Leek Soup Recipe

This low sodium Tomato and Leek soup will help to lower your blood pressure and cholesterol levels due to the abundance of potassium and vitamin B found in the main ingredient - tomatoes.

 Reducing blood pressure and lowering high cholesterol levels, helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and other potentially life-threatening heart problems. 

Tomatoes are naturally low in sodium, saturated fat, cholesterol, and calories. 

This recipe makes 6-8 servings and has 56 mg of sodium per serving.

Ingredients:

3 leeks, finely sliced

4-5 cups chicken or vegetable broth

1/4 cup olive oil

2 lbs. fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped

1/2 teaspoon dried basil or 1 teaspoon fresh basil (finely chopped)

¼ teaspoon Chia Seeds

Pepper to taste

Add a little Shallot (Spring Onion) to garnish

Instructions:

In a saucepan, bring leeks and broth to a boil, boiling 5-7 minutes.

Next add chopped tomatoes, chia seeds and olive oil.

Reducing heat, simmer for approximately 10 minutes. Stir in basil.

Add pepper to taste.

Garnish with shallots or remaining leek slices.