10-Minute Tomato Basil Soup
This simple tomato basil soup for one takes just ten minutes to make and has simple ingredients. It's a great easy lunch or light dinner.
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Servings: 1 serving
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 (14.5-oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (see note)
- 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 large basil leaves chopped
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion, and tomato paste and cook them for a minute or until fragrant. Add the tomatoes and broth. Simmer the soup for five minutes.
- Puree the soup using an immersion blender or transfer it to a stand blender. Add the basil, stir, season with salt to taste, and serve.
Notes
The type of canned tomatoes you use makes a big difference in this recipe. I like using Muir Glen because the tomatoes are sweeter and less acidic. Add a pinch or two of granulated sugar if your soup is too acidic. This will balance the acidity.
The nutrition estimate does not include added salt.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 34.2g | Protein: 6.7g | Fat: 10.7g | Saturated Fat: 1.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8.5g | Sodium: 944.2mg | Fiber: 5.5g | Sugar: 18.3g
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