Healthy, Tomato-Carrot Soup
User Reviews
3.8
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Servings
4 bowls
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Calories
28903 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Greek
Healthy, Tomato-Carrot Soup
Description
"Healthy, Tomato-Carrot Soup" blends ripe tomatoes, carrots, onion, zucchini, bell pepper, celery, garlic, and fresh thyme simmered in water to create a vibrant vegetable soup. The preparation begins with caramelizing onion in olive oil to develop rich sweetness. Chopped tomatoes are added next and cooked down until they release their juices fully. Other vegetables are cut into large chunks and softened through simmering with tomato paste and herbs for approximately one hour, allowing flavors to meld and vegetables to tenderize.
The soup is finished by blending with an immersion blender for a creamy, smooth texture, showcasing the natural sweetness of the carrots and tomatoes balanced by aromatic thyme. Garlic croutons add a crunchy contrast when served, while crumbled feta cheese introduces a salty tang that complements the soup’s balanced vegetable flavors. This preparation yields a comforting, hearty soup that can be served as a starter or light meal.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 5 large tomatoes finely chopped, ripe
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 small green bell pepper stem & seeds removed
- 1 small zucchini
- 4 large carrot peeled
- 1 small celery stick
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1-2 prigs thyme fresh
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a cooking pot over medium heat. Add the onion and caramelize (cook until golden and completely soft).
- Add the tomatoes and cook until they get completely mushy and drain all their juices. Stir occasionally with a wooden spatula.
- Cut remaining vegetables into large chunks and add to the pot as well.
- Cook for about 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once veggies have softened, stir in tomato paste and thyme. Cook for 2 more minutes and then cover with about 2 liters of water.
- Simmer, partially covered for about 1 hour. Or until the water that has remained in the pot, is just enough to slightly cover the vegetables.
- Blend soup using an immersion blender until it gets nice and creamy.
- I love to serve this soup topped with Homemade Garlic Croutons. And sometimes crumbled feta cheese. The combination is to die for!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4bowls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 28903 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bowl | |
| Calories | 289.03kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 23.12g | 8% |
| Protein | 4.06g | 8% |
| Fat | 21.84g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.05g | 15% |
| Sodium | 130.17mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 1014.81mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 6.32g | 25% |
| Sugar | 13.17g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 14172.84IU | 283% |
| Vitamin C | 60.97mg | 68% |
| Calcium | 65.45mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.44mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.8
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