RECIPE
Winter Warming Tomato Soup
This creamy tomato soup is the ultimate in winter comfort . It is easy to make and you can whip it up in no time at all . You ’ ll soon make it your go-to recipe if you want a rich and hearty winter warmer .
Ingredients
2 x large cans of peeled tomatoes 1 x 50g tomato paste 5 large carrots chopped 1 medium onion chopped 3 garlic cloves chopped 1 red pepper chopped 3 cups water 3 cups veggie or chicken stock Salt Pepper Red pepper flakes 2 Tbsp butter Optional : 1 chopped jalapeño
Directions
In a large pot on high / medium heat , melt the butter . Add chopped onion , garlic and carrots and sauté until onions are golden brown .
Mix in the cans of peeled tomatoes , tomato paste , water and veggie or chicken stock . Turn the heat down to medium . Allow soup to cook for 15 minutes . Then add in chopped red pepper and jalapeño ( if you dare ). Cook for another 20 minutes on medium / low heat .
Next , pour soup into a blender and blend until smooth . You ’ ll need to do this in batches . Place blended soup into a clean pot . Add salt , pepper and red pepper flakes to taste . Allow soup to simmer on low heat for 15 to 20 minutes . If you like , add a swirl of cream or crème fraiche and serve with warm ciabatta or toast .
Recipe adapted from www . active . com / nutrition / articles / homemade-tomato-soup-to-warm-up-your-winter-1788914
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