Quick Tomato and Turmeric Soup Recipe
A tasty and nutritious soup with many health benefits from tomatoes and turmeric.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbs. unsalted butter
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and roughly chopped
- 2 oz about 1/4 cup chopped fresh turmeric
- 2 Tbs. flour
- 28 oz. can whole peeled plum tomatoes or purée see the brands I recommend in my post above
- 28 oz 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth - chicken broth can also be used
- ½ tsp. sugar
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper or more
Instructions
- Sautè the chopped onion and garlic in the oil and butter (add a dash of salt) over medium high heat for a few minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Next, add the turmeric and continue to cook for another few minutes.
- Add the flour, stir and cook for about 3 minutes before adding the tomatoes, broth, sugar, salt and pepper.
- Simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes then taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
- Add a splash of milk or cream (optional.)
Notes
Be careful when peeling/chopping turmeric as it stains hands and more.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 511kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g
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