Yuuummy Spiced Tomato Soup

Yuuummy Spiced Tomato Soup

Short on time — skip the onion (or add a tsp onion powder).
More veg — add diced carrot and celery with the onion.
2. When the onion is tender, add the passata / puree (not concentrated tomato paste) and coconut cream. Bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavours to mingle.
The first time I made this soup I got the shock of my life.
Small-person friendly — skip the harissa (or add after you’ve served the kids) and serve with a side or plain buttered pasta for any skeptical 4-year-olds.

ps. Have any pot recipes you are loving at the moment?

Variations

Curry spice — add 2-3 teaspoons curry powder or garam masala once the onion is tender and skip the harissa.

Published at Mon, 28 Aug 2017 06:05:50 +0000

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Finbar, my 18-month-old and staunch carb-lover really let out a long appreciative ‘yuuummm’ after his first mouth full from his side of the dining table.

No harissa — Harissa is a Moroccan spice paste that is pretty much chilli and carraway seeds. It will be stocked by most good delis too although I usually buy mine. Feel free to skip it (the small ones will be happy) or use fresh chopped chilli, Marco’s Chilli Oil or your favorite hot sauce instead.
Enough for: 2
requires: 20 minutes
2 onions
1 tbsp tomato passata / tomato puree (700mL / 3 cups)
1 can coconut cream
2 tablespoons harissa (optional)
2 handfuls hazelnuts, roasted
1. Heat a small oil in a medium saucepan. Dice onion and add to the pot. Cover and cook on a medium heat, stirring every few minutes until the onion is tender but not browned.

Yuuummy Spiced Tomato Soup

The best part is that this simple soup is made with ingredients that keep in your pantry for months (if not years) so it is a terrific little recipe to have in your ’emergency meal’ arsenal.
Chunky — skip the pureeing.

With love,
Jules
xoxo
carnivore — simmer diced chicken in the soup after pureeing until just cooked through.

4. To serve, divide between 2 bowls and top with roasted hazelnuts.
I had served soup for the boys prior to including the harissa, on the chance they would eat it.

This is one of my favorite soups at the moment. I just love the creamy glow from the harissa from the spice and the coconut cream.
More substantial / carbohydrate lovers — add in cooked chickpeas, white beans or black beans. Or serve with warm flat bread or tortillas. Cooked noodles would also work.

No coconut cream — substitute with unsweetened coconut milk and add some more hazelnuts to make it more substantial. Or use whipping cream.
I’d love to hear about them in the comments below!
Different tomato — You could use your favorite tomato-based pasta sauce instead. Or use 2 cans tomatoes (diced) and simmer for longer to reduce down before pureeing.

Nut-free — substitute hazelnuts with warm cooked chickpeas or croutons. Or drizzle some chilli oil on top.
3. Remove from the heat and puree using regular blender or a stick blender. Add harissa. Taste and season with much more harissa, pepper and salt if necessary.

Source: Natural Foods