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Tomato Basil Soup

Tomato Basil Soup

49 Ratings
49 Ratings
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MyPlate Kitchen
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 onion (medium, chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic clove (crushed, or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 1 can tomatoes (14 1/2 ounce, drained and chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper (ground, a pinch)
  • 1 teaspoon basil (dried)
  • 2/3 cup non-fat dry milk (NDM) (+ 2 cups water or substitute 2 cups nonfat milk for the reconstituted NDM)
  • salt and pepper (optional, to taste)

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, cook onion in oil over medium heat, stirring frequently until golden brown, about 4 minutes.

2. Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer. Add chopped tomatoes.

3. Cook uncovered over medium heat for 10 minutes.

4. Spoon 3/4 of mixture into food processor or blender container; puree until smooth. Return to saucepan.

5. Add red pepper, basil, and reconstitute NDM to the soup. Heat until hot but do not boil. Season to taste with salt and pepper (optional). 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 101
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 2 mg
Sodium 182 mg
Carbohydrates 13 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 10 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 5 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Calcium 190 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 445 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 101
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 3 g
Total Sugars 10 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 5 g
Minerals
Calcium 190 mg
Potassium 445 mg
Sodium 182 mg
Copper 81 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 29 mg
Phosphorus 140 mg
Selenium 4 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 102 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.5 mcg
Vitamin C 16 mg
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 11 mcg
Folate 20 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.7 mg
Riboflavin 0.3 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 28 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/2 cups
Dairy 1/2 cups

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