Tomato Basil Soup
This Low-fat Tomato Basil Soup is a healthy and delicious soup that is perfect for those looking for a low-fat and low-calorie option. It is gluten-free and vegetarian, making it suitable for many dietary preferences. It is also a great source of vitamin C, thanks to the tomatoes. People with a dairy allergy can avoid this dish.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
64 kcal
Protein
2 g
Carbs
9 g
Fat
3 g
Fiber
2 g
Ingredients
Olive Oil
1 tsp (5g)
Onion Finely Chopped
0.5 medium cup (80g)
Garlic, small clove
1 tsp (5g)
Tomatoes Chopped
1 cup (200g)
Fresh basil leaves
1 small bunch (10g)
Common salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Pepper, black
1 tsp (2g)
Plain Water
2 medium cup (500g)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the pot and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onions turn translucent.
Add crushed tomatoes and water to the pot and stir well.
Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Add chopped basil leaves and salt and pepper to taste and stir well.
Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. If you don't have an immersion blender, let the soup cool and then blend it in a blender.
Return the soup to the pot and heat it over low heat until it is hot.
Community Reviews & Results
Hemant Mahajan
"Prepped this over the weekend, and it matched my strict calorie targets effortlessly. The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."
Harvinder Sinha
"Including this in my weekly meal plan, and Tomato Basil Soup fits my dietary needs perfectly without feeling like compromise food. It has just the right amount of seasoning to keep things light yet tasty. Super satisfied with the overall taste and nutritional value."
Shalini Rao
"Made this for lunch on Tuesday, and Tomato Basil Soup has quickly become a household favorite. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Will be making this again very soon."
Aditya Dev Joshi
"Tried making this last night, and Tomato Basil Soup turned out absolute perfection! Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."