Tomato Basil Soup
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 o.
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion (chopped) nutrition facts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or cooking oil of your choice) nutrition facts
- 2 garlic cloves (crushed, or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder) nutrition facts
- 1 can low-sodium tomatoes (14 1/2 ounce, chopped) nutrition facts
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper (or to taste) nutrition facts
- 1 teaspoon basil (dried) nutrition facts
- 2/3 cup non-fat dry milk (+ 2 cups water or substitute 2 cups non-fat milk) nutrition facts
- salt and pepper (optional, to taste)
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Nutrition facts per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 102 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 2 mg | 0.7% |
| Sodium | 75 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates | 13 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Total sugars | 10 g | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 5 g | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 1 µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 189 mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 444 mg | 9% |
Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- In a medium saucepan, cook onion in oil over medium heat, stirring frequently until golden brown, about 4 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer. Add chopped tomatoes.
- Cook uncovered over medium heat for 10 minutes.
- Spoon 3/4 of mixture into food processor or blender container; puree until smooth. Return to saucepan.
- Add red pepper, basil, and reconstituted milk to the soup.
- Heat until hot, but do not boil.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper (optional).
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Learn more about: Onions Garlic Tomatoes Herbs
Source
USDA’s Collection of Nonfat Dry Milk Recipes USDA Food and Nutrition Service Food Distribution Service
Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/tomato-basil-soup, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.
General nutrition information, not medical advice.