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Spiced Tomato Soup

FLAVOR BOOSTER Roasting maximizes the sweetness of fresh plum tomatoes (and preserves them for later use), perfect for making a delicious puréed soup that requires very little added oil or butter. Use any leftover roasted tomatoes as a topping for pasta or on sandwiches.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
4 cups Whole Roasted Tomatoes (recipe follows)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 cup water
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Fresh cilantro leaves and red-pepper flakes, for garnish

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium. Add onion and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, about 12 minutes. Add cumin and coriander; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add roasted tomatoes, sugar, and the water; cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes.

    Step 2

    Working in batches, purée soup in a blender until smooth, being careful not to fill jar more than halfway each time. Strain through a fine sieve into pan (reheat over medium if necessary). Stir in butter and season with salt and pepper. Serve soup garnished with cilantro and red-pepper flakes.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 3

    (Per Serving)

    Step 4

    Calories: 162

    Step 5

    Fat: 10.1g (2.8g Saturated Fat)

    Step 6

    Protein: 3.7g

    Step 7

    Carbohydrates: 17.3g

    Step 8

    Fiber: 5.1g

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