Kena Peay Tomato Soup Recipe
Tomato soup is a comfort food staple, cherished for its rich flavor and smooth texture. When you're longing for that classic tomato soup experience, there's a recipe that surpasses all expectations.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 Medium onion, diced
- 2 Cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp African spice blend (of your choice)
- 2 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp Fresh herbs (such as basil or cilantro), chopped
- 1 cup Coconut milk, heavy cream, or almond milk for a milder flavor
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Pour a modest amount of olive oil into a large pot and place it over medium heat. Wait for the oil to warm before proceeding to the next step.
- Add your diced medium onion to the pot. Cook until the onion is translucent, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Integrate the minced garlic with the onions, and continue to cook for about one minute to release its aromatic qualities without allowing it to brown
- Introduce the chopped ripe tomatoes and season with the teaspoon of black pepper and African spices. Stir thoroughly to combine flavors. Allow the tomato mixture to cook until the tomatoes start to break down and release their fruity flavor.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and incorporate the fresh herbs. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for about 20 minutes, enabling the flavors to meld and intensify. Adjust the heat as needed to maintain a gentle simmer without boiling vigorously, to prevent loss of flavor.
- After the ingredients have cooked and the flavors are well balanced, remove the pot from heat. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup in batches until smooth. Be cautious of hot splatters.
- Return the pureed soup to the pot and stir in your choice of coconut milk, heavy cream, or almond milk to achieve the desired creamy texture and richness. Reheat the soup gently—do not boil—to warm it through while preserving the delicate blend of flavors.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings as necessary to achieve a perfect balance of flavors that resonates like a symphony on your palate.
- Serve the finished soup promptly to enjoy its full flavor profile. If you have leftovers, allow the soup to cool before transferring it to an airtight container, and store it in the refrigerator.
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