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Low Sodium Tomato Soup

Treat yourself to an indulgently-cozy bowl of low sodium tomato soup! This easy one-pot dish simmers to flavorful perfection in less than an hour.
Author: Diabetic Foodie
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients 

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 28 ounces canned whole tomatoes
  • teaspoons black pepper, (freshly ground)
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, (plus more to serve)
  • Cream, (to serve)

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a Dutch oven pot over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the garlic, dried basil, and red pepper flakes, then sauté until the garlic starts to golden.
    2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Add the canned tomatoes and pepper, then mix well.
    28 ounces canned whole tomatoes
  • Bring the soup to a boil while stirring occasionally. Then cover and simmer for 20 minutes, continuing to stir every now and then.
  • After the first 20 minutes, remove the lid slightly to allow steam to escape and simmer the soup for another 25 minutes. At the end of the time, add the basil leaves and stir.
    ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
  • Blend with an immersion blender until smooth.
  • Serve the soup with fresh basil leaves, black pepper, and a dash of cream.
    Cream, 1½ teaspoons black pepper

Notes

This recipe is for 6 servings of soup.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Reheat on the stove over low heat.
 

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Low Sodium Tomato Soup
Amount per Serving
Calories
64
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
3.7
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
2.3
g
12
%
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.9
g
Cholesterol
 
10
mg
3
%
Sodium
 
199.1
mg
8
%
Potassium
 
12.7
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
 
6.4
g
2
%
Fiber
 
0.3
g
1
%
Sugar
 
3.3
g
4
%
Protein
 
1.3
g
3
%
Net carbs
 
6.1
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.