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.

102kcal per serving
5 gprotein
13 gcarbohydrates
4 gfat
4servings (1 cup soup, 1/4 of recipe (282g))

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts per serving

NutrientPer 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

  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: 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Tomato Basil Soup?

One serving has 102 kcal. The recipe makes 4 servings (1 cup soup, 1/4 of recipe (282g) each).

How much protein is in Tomato Basil Soup?

5 g of protein per serving, with 13 g of carbohydrates and 4 g of fat.

What do I need to make Tomato Basil Soup?

8 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) and 1 teaspoon basil (dried) ….