Description
A simple and nutritious soup that boosts your immune system with fresh tomatoes and carrots.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (basil or thyme) for garnish
- Optional: cream or yogurt for finishing
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Wash tomatoes and peel carrots. Chop tomatoes, slice carrots, dice onion, and mince garlic.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil over medium heat, add onion, and sauté until translucent. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Cook the Carrots: Add sliced carrots and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add Tomatoes and Broth: Stir in tomatoes and pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Season the Soup: Add salt, pepper, and herbs. Simmer for about 20 minutes until carrots are tender.
- Blend the Soup: Use an immersion blender to blend until smooth or transfer to a blender in batches.
- Adjust Consistency and Serve: If soup is too thick, add water or broth. Stir in optional cream or yogurt just before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Soups and Stews
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: soup, healthy, tomato, carrot, vegetarian, easy recipe
