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Tomato Spinach and Basil Soup

Tomato Spinach and Basil Soup

This Tomato Spinach and Basil Soup is a flavorful blend of fresh ingredients, perfect for a warming meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 208 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan

Ingredients
  

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

Instructions
 

  • 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.

Notes

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 208kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 1218mgPotassium: 1142mgFiber: 5gSugar: 19gVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 193mgIron: 4mg
Keyword basil soup, Easy Soup, spinach soup, tomato soup, vegetarian soup
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