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Tomato Basil Soup

Tomato Basil Soup

49 Ratings
49 Ratings
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Makes: 4 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

This creamy soup can be prepared using pantry staples such as canned tomatoes and non-fat dry milk. Garlic and onion give this delicious soup an extra kick of flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or cooking oil of your choice)
  • 2 garlic cloves (crushed, or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 1 can low-sodium tomatoes (14 1/2 ounce, chopped)
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon basil (dried)
  • 2/3 cup non-fat dry milk (+ 2 cups water or substitute 2 cups non-fat milk)
  • salt and pepper (optional, to taste)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a medium saucepan, cook onion in oil over medium heat, stirring frequently until golden brown, about 4 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer. Add chopped tomatoes.
  4. Cook uncovered over medium heat for 10 minutes.
  5. Spoon 3/4 of mixture into food processor or blender container; puree until smooth. Return to saucepan.
  6. Add red pepper, basil, and reconstituted milk to the soup.
  7. Heat until hot, but do not boil.
  8. Season to taste with salt and pepper (optional).
  9. Serve immediately.

Notes

Learn more about:

Source:

USDA’s Collection of Nonfat Dry Milk Recipes
USDA Food and Nutrition Service
Food Distribution Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup soup, 1/4 of recipe (282g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 102
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 2 mg
Sodium 75 mg
Carbohydrates 13 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 10 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 5 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Calcium 189 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 444 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 102
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 2 mg
Carbohydrates 13 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 10 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 5 g
Minerals
Calcium 189 mg
Potassium 444 mg
Sodium 75 mg
Copper 98 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 30 mg
Phosphorus 143 mg
Selenium 4 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 88 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.5 mg
Vitamin C 13 mg
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 11 mcg
Folate 20 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.3 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 29 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/2 cups
Dairy 1/2 cups

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