Tomato & Lemon Soup
Tomatoes with Lemon
What You’ll Need:
🛢️1 tbsp olive oil
🧅 1 medium yellow onion, diced
🧄 3 garlic cloves, minced
🧂 1 tsp ground cumin (optional, for depth)
🌶️ 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
2 pounds (900 g) of fresh tomatoes, chopped or
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
🫙 2 cups vegetable broth (or more for desired consistency)
🍋 zest of 1 lemon
🍋 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (adjust to taste)
🍁 1 tsp maple syrup (balances acidity)
🧂 salt & black pepper to taste
🌿 fresh herbs (basil, parsley, or dill), for garnish
🛢️ olive oil, for drizzling (optional)
Features:
Nutrition:
*Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
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How You’ll Make It
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add garlic, cumin, and red pepper flakes. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add Tomatoes & Simmer: Pour in crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Stir, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Blend (optional): Use an immersion blender for a smooth texture, or leave it chunky for a rustic feel.
- Brighten It Up: Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and maple syrup. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let simmer 2 more minutes.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls. Garnish with fresh herbs and a swirl of coconut cream or olive oil if desired.
Substituttions
Tomato & Lemon Soup
Ingredients:
🛢️1 tbsp olive oil
🧅 1 medium yellow onion, diced
🧄 3 garlic cloves, minced
🧂 1 tsp ground cumin (optional, for depth)
🌶️ 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
2 pounds (900 g) of fresh tomatoes, chopped or
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
🫙 2 cups vegetable broth (or more for desired consistency)
🍋 zest of 1 lemon
🍋 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (adjust to taste)
🍁 1 tsp maple syrup (balances acidity)
🧂 salt & black pepper to taste
🌿 fresh herbs (basil, parsley, or dill), for garnish
🛢️ olive oil, for drizzling (optional)
Features:
Instructions:
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add garlic, cumin, and red pepper flakes. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add Tomatoes & Simmer: Pour in crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Stir, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Blend (optional): Use an immersion blender for a smooth texture, or leave it chunky for a rustic feel.
- Brighten It Up: Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and maple syrup. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let simmer 2 more minutes.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls. Garnish with fresh herbs and a swirl of coconut cream or olive oil if desired.
