Tomato and Garlic Soup - 4 servings

Preparation: 15 min.   Cooking: 25 min.   Total: 40 min.
  • 2 tsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp Carlini olive oil
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 5 cloves garlic, peeled and whole
  • 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced
  • 1-1/2 tsp basil, or 3 tsp fresh, chopped
  • 1-1/2 can crushed tomatoes
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup Chef's Cupboard seasoned croutons

Melt butter in oil in a heavy non-reactive saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, celery, and basil, if using dried, 8-9 minutes, or until onion is softened. Stir in tomatoes and stock. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Transfer mixture to a food processor or blender (in batches if necessary). Add fresh basil, if using, and purée until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with parsley before serving with croutons.

Calories Fat Carbs Protein Fiber Sugar Cholesterol Sodium
133 Kcal 7.31 g 15.6 g 2.36 g 1.84 g 5.03 g 5.78 mg 847 mg
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Nutrients

Calories 130 Kcal  
Fat 7.3 g  
Carbs 16 g  
Protein 2.4 g  
Fiber 1.8 g  
Sugar 5 g  

Fats

Fat 7.3 g  
Fat, Sat. 2.2 g  
Fat, Mono. 3.9 g  
Fat, Poly. 0.74 g  
Cholesterol 5.8 mg  

Vitamins

Choline 10 mg 1.9%
Niacin 1.1 mg 6.8%
Panto. Acid 0.25 mg 4.9%
Riboflavin 0.098 mg 7.6%
Thiamin 0.11 mg 8.8%
Vitamin A 750 IU 25%
Vitamin B6 0.17 mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.018 mcg 0.75%
Vitamin C 12 mg 14%
Vitamin D 0 IU 0%
Vitamin E 1.1 mg 7.5%
Vitamin K 41 mcg 34%

Minerals

Calcium 51 mg 5.1%
Copper 0.1 mg 11%
Fluoride 3.7 mcg 92%
Iron 1.3 mg 16%
Magnesium 18 mg 4.3%
Manganese 0.22 mg 3.1%
Phosphorus 46 mg 6.5%
Potassium 250 mg 5.2%
Selenium 3.7 mcg 6.8%
Sodium 850 mg 56%
Zinc 0.32 mg 3%

Dietary Exchanges

Fat 1.5
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