Loaded Veggie Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

1/2 Cup Yellow Onions, chopped
1/2 Cup Carrots, chopped
1/2 Cup Celery, chopped
1/2 Cup Garlic
1/2 Cup Leeks, chopped
1/2 Cup Scallions, chopped
1 Can V8 Juice
1/2 Cup Peeled Tomatoes
1/4 Cup Splenda sugar blend (granulated)
1/4 Cup Fresh Basil
1 Cup Chicken Stock (low sodium)
2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Instructions 

• Place the olive oil in a deep sauce pan, at high heat
• Place all the vegetables, sauté for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are soft
• Add the tomatoes, V8, chicken stock, basil, let simmer at mid low heat for 45 minutes to 1 hour
• Add the Splenda, place the mixture in a blender, and blend until well combined and smooth
• Serve and smile

Tip

Freeze the tomato sauce in portion freezer bags to use another day for pizzas, meatball sub sandwich or pasta dish!