Tomato Spinach and Basil Soup

Tomato Spinach and Basil Soup

This soup can be refrigerated for up to 1 month and you can substitute 2 teaspoons of dried basil if you can’t get fresh basil.

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, torn
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic for 3 minutes. Stir in milk and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomato puree and sugar. Mix well, cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes. Add spinach, basil, salt and pepper and simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

208
Calories
9g
Fat
29g
Carbs
8g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 208
% Daily Value *
Total Fat9g 11%
Saturated Fat5g 26%
Cholesterol24mg 8%
Sodium1218mg 53%
Total Carbohydrate29g 11%
Dietary Fiber5g 18%
Total Sugars19g
Protein8g
Vitamin C25mg 126%
Calcium193mg 15%
Iron4mg 24%
Potassium1142mg 24%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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