Tomato Soup

Name: Tomato Soup
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 794 grams pounds tomatoes, cored and chopped, or 1 diced tomatoes, including the juice; 1 carrot, chopped; 59 milliliters chopped fresh basil leaves for garnish, optional; 1 sprig fresh thyme, or 1/2 tsp dried; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 2 mediums large or onions, halved and thinly sliced; 4 servings Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 teaspoon sugar, optional; 473 milliliters water or tomato juice; 2 Tbsps tomato paste

Tomato Soup is a gluten free and vegan soup. One portion of this dish contains approximately 5g of protein, 8g of fat, and a total of 185 calories. This recipe serves 4. It is perfect for Autumn. Head to the store and pick up salt and pepper, carrot, sugar, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 40 minutes.

Instructions

Put the oil in a large pot over medium heat. When it's hot, add the onion and carrot, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until the vegetables begin to soften (3-5 minutes).

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Add the tomato paste, lower the heat a bit, and continue to cook, stirring to coat the vegetables with the paste, until the paste begins to darken--don't let it burn (1-2 minutes).

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Tomato Paste

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Strip the thyme leaves from the stem and add them to the pot along with the tomatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down (10-15 minutes).

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Thyme

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Add 2 cups of the water or juice and bring to a boil, then adjust the heat so that the mixture bubbles gently.

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Juice

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Let cook until the flavors meld (5 more minutes).

Taste and adjust the seasoning; if the soup tastes flat (but salty enough), stir in the sugar. If it's too thick, add more water, 1/4 cup at a time. If it's too thin, cook until it thickens and reduces slightly (this will also intensify the flavors).

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Soup

Garnish with basil, if using, and serve.

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Change It Up!

Add 1/2 cup white rice, bulgur, or couscous with the water in Step 2, along with 1 more cup liquid. Cook until the grain is tender (5-15 minutes) and be prepared to add a little more water if the soup gets too thick.

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Spiced Tomato Soup: Instead of the fresh thyme and basil, add 1 TBSP curry or chili powder or 1 tsp smoked paprika (pimentn) along with the tomato paste in Step

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