This creamy low-carb soup makes a delicious first course and contains only 5g carbs (after subtracting fiber) per serving.

Ingredients

• 1 cup tomato juice
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• Sweetener equivalent to 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon ThickenThin not/Starch thickener
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream

   

Directions

Makes 2 half-cup servings.

1. In a 1-quart saucepan combine tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce and sugar equivalent. Whisk in ThickenThin not/Starch thickener. Add salt and pepper.

2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.

3. When soup thickens slightly gently whisk in cream. Serve while hot.

Serving suggestions: Garnish with chopped chives.

Nutrition

Nutrition* (per serving, as calculated by Mastercook): 80 calories; 6g fat; 7g carbs (of which 2g is fiber); 1g protein.

*nutritional values will vary depending on which type of bouillon cube, and tomato juice you use.