Quick Tomato and Turmeric Soup Recipe
A tasty and nutritious soup with many health benefits from tomatoes and turmeric.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp butter (unsalted)
- 1 large onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (peeled and roughly chopped)
- ¼ cup fresh turmeric (chopped)
- 2 Tbsp flour
- 28 oz can whole peeled plum tomatoes (or purée, see the brands I recommend in my post above)
- 3 ½ 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: 1 bowl | Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 1131mg | Potassium: 682mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 636IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 6mg
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