Low Fat Classic Tomato Soup
Warm your soul with a bowl of this comforting **Low Fat Classic Tomato Soup**, a healthier twist on the timeless favorite. Featuring ripe, canned whole tomatoes simmered with aromatic onions, garlic, and fresh basil, this recipe is light yet full of flavor. A hint of low-sodium vegetable broth adds depth, while a touch of sugar balances the tanginess of the tomatoes. Perfectly blended to creamy perfection, this low-calorie tomato soup is seasoned to taste with salt and freshly cracked black pepper. For an optional touch of indulgence, garnish with a dollop of non-fat Greek yogurt. Ready in just 40 minutes from start to finish, this easy tomato soup is ideal for meal prep or a cozy weeknight dinner. It's a heartwarming, low-fat option for anyone seeking comfort food without the guilt!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces Canned whole tomatoes
- 2 cups Low sodium vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 10 Basil leaves, fresh
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons Non-fat Greek yogurt (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant.
Pour in the canned whole tomatoes with their juices and break them up with a spoon.
Add the vegetable broth, sugar, and half of the basil leaves.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and let it cook uncovered for 20 minutes.
Using an immersion blender, carefully blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, allow the soup to cool slightly and blend in batches in a countertop blender.
Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
Finely chop the remaining basil leaves and stir them into the soup.
Ladle the soup into bowls and, if desired, top each serving with a small dollop of non-fat Greek yogurt for added creaminess.
Serve hot and enjoy your low-fat classic tomato soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
599 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.3 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 2512 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.7 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.8 g | ||
| Protein | 14.8 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 359 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 2272 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
