Tomato Spinach and Basil Soup Recipe
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Tomato Spinach and Basil Soup

By: dakota kelly 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (142)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, torn
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 208 | Total Fat: 8.5g | Cholesterol: 24mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2009 by renee0826   view full review
You have to add milk last... never boil any cream in a soup like this. That is why it has...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2008 by iana   view full review
This soup was fantastic! I loved it. I used a few handfuls of fresh baby spinach and used the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 14, 2006 by SEA1964   view full review
Wonderful soup! Definitely saute the onions until soft and puree the soup before adding the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2009 by ONIOND   view full review
Great flavor, not so hot in the looks department--this was mostly my fault, just letting...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2004 by DANNJESS   view full review
Absolutely the best! This is one of the best soups I have tasted with out all of the calories...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2003 by BANSREEPARIKH   view full review
This is a really delicious recipe! Per other reviewers suggestions, I diced the onions finely...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2003 by AIRWRECKA   view full review
This IS a very versatile recipe. I simmered the onion and garlic in water, left out the sugar...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2006 by Mary Ann   view full review
I've never had homemade tomato soup, but I'd have to say, this was excellent, though I made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2009 by aauffrey Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Great soup and very easy. As recommended, I finely chopped the onions using my food...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2003 by MICHELLE REINEKE   view full review
This recipie wasn't as quick as the directions stated, but still didn't take a long time to...

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