Tomato soup is usually high in fat and calories, or even worse, from a can. And guess what?! It doesn't have to be! You can have a delicious and creamy soup that's low in fat, calories, sodium and sugar! Say what?! You only need a few ingredients and about 30 minutes and you've got yourself an awesome summer soup!

I found the recipe here but adapted it, adding more garlic and onions, to give it even more flavor. But don't be scared, it's not overpowering at all! It is the perfect amount. If you want to add even more complexity to the soup, try adding fresh basil or other vegetables. Serve the scrumptious soup with yummy grilled cheese sandwiches (or if you're lazy like me, serve with croutons and a drizzle of cream!).

• 4 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons white sugar, or to taste
• Pepper to taste

• In a medium pot with a tablespoon of oil, sauté onions and garlic until tender. Add tomatoes and broth and bring to a boil. Gently boil for about 20 min.
• Remove from heat and run the mixture through a blender or use an immersion blender. If you want a smooth soup, strain through a fine strainer.
• In an empty pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour to make a roux, cooking until the roux is a medium brown.
• Gradually whisk in a bit of the tomato mixture, so that no lumps form, then stir in the rest.
• Season with sugar, salt and pepper and adjust to taste.