Cooking for One

Tomato Soup for One

Make tomato soup for one with canned tomatoes, smoked paprika, and basil, blended smooth. Perfect with a grilled cheese, and ready in 25 minutes.

Tomato Soup for One

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Canned tomatoes simmered with smoked paprika and basil, then blended smooth with a touch of honey.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
CourseSoup
CuisineAmerican
Servings1 serving
Calories229

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Optional Parmesan and fresh basil for garnish

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • blender

Directions
 

  1. Melt the butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook the onion for about 1 minute.
  2. Add the garlic, smoked paprika, basil, chili powder, and salt and stir for 1 minute.
  3. Pour in the tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer on low for 20 minutes, stirring now and then.
  4. Stir in the honey. Blend until smooth with an immersion blender, or carefully in a regular blender in batches.
  5. Top with Parmesan and fresh basil, if you like.

Nutrition

Serving: 584g | Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 6.5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7.7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 1186mg | Potassium: 963mg | Fiber: 8.7g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 2357IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 161mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); diced tomatoes counted as canned diced tomatoes. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.


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