Simple Tomato Soup
Simple Tomato Soup is a creamy, velvety soup made with fresh ingredients that are available throughout the year. It is as healthy as it is tantalizing and can be customized to your preferences through add-ons or by making it vegan. This soup with a deep flavor profile can be paired with salads, sandwiches, or just croutons.
Equipment
- stovetop, pot
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 tomato sliced
- 1 tbsp butter
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ⅛ tsp ground pepper
- a pinch turmeric
- ⅛ tsp chili powder
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a pot, add garlic and onion. Sauté the onion for 2 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and sauté for 6-8 minutes or until mushy.
- Season with spices and the salt. Turn off the heat. Use an immersion blender to grind the mixture to a smooth texture.
- Turn on the heat, add milk and boil the soup for another minute and turn it off again. Garnish with cilantro or parsley and serve with croutons on top.
Notes
- You could make croutons at home by baking cubes of bread tossed in a little olive oil, salt and ground pepper. Bake at 400 degrees F for 3-5 minutes or until the edges look crispy and browned.
Nutrition
Calories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 847mgPotassium: 640mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1690IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 124mgIron: 1mg
