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, nutritional review by Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE![Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE]()
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, nutritional review by Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE
in Recipes, Dinner, Lunch, Meal Tomato basil parmesan soup
This creamy low carb tomato basil soup with parmesan cheese is bursting with flavor. Pure lip-smacking enjoyment when you need a little pick-me-up. Perfect for your Instant Pot or slow cooker.
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp unsalted butter or coconut oil
- 4 oz. (2⁄3 cup) 110 g (160 ml) red onion, finely dicedred onions, finely diced
- 2 2 garlic clove, mincedgarlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp 1 tbsp dried basil
- 1 tsp 1 tsp dried oregano
- 8 oz. (1 cup) 230 g (240 ml) cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups 950 ml chicken broth
- 14 oz. (12⁄3 cups) 400 g (400 ml) canned whole tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup (2¾ oz.) 240 ml (80 g) shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
- 1 tsp 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- fresh basil, for garnish
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Making low carb simple
Instructions
- Place the butter in a 6-quart Instant Pot and press Sauté. Once melted, add the onions, garlic, basil, and oregano. Cook for 4 minutes, or until the onions are soft. Press Cancel to stop the Sauté.
- Add the cream cheese. Use a whisk to spread out the cream cheese. Slowly whisk in the broth, whisking until combined. Stir in the tomatoes, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Seal the lid, press Pressure Cook or Manual, and set the timer for 8 minutes. Once finished, turn the valve to venting for a quick release.
- Remove the lid and puree the soup with a stick blender; or transfer the soup to a regular blender or food processor and process until pureed.
- Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with more parmesan and basil leaves.
Slow cooker method
Skip the butter or coconut oil. Place the cream cheese in a 6-quart slow cooker. Use a whisk to stir the cream cheese. Slowly whisk in the broth. Add the onions, garlic, basil, oregano, tomatoes, parmesan, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 4 hours. Proceed to Step 4.
Store and reheat
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to a month. To reheat, place in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until heated through.
Recommended special equipment
Instant pot or slow cooker
Also, what is the nutritional info?
The tomatoes are canned tomatoes and 14oz, as specified, is the default. If you don't see canned whole tomatoes, you could try 2 cans of diced tomatoes instead.
Made it on the stove.
Great idea! I am glad you enjoyed this one.
So simple too.
Only possible complaint is it's pretty high in carbs so I gotta restrict my serving sizes.