Directions:
- Put the oil in a large pot over medium heat. When it's hot, add the onion and carrot, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until the vegetables begin to soften (3-5 minutes). Add the tomato paste, lower the heat a bit, and continue to cook, stirring to coat the vegetables with the paste, until the paste begins to darken-don't let it burn (1-2 minutes).
- Strip the thyme leaves from the stem and add them to the pot along with the tomatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down (10-15 minutes). Add 2 cups of the water or juice and bring to a boil, then adjust the heat so that the mixture bubbles gently. Let cook until the flavors meld (5 more minutes).
- Taste and adjust the seasoning; if the soup tastes flat (but salty enough), stir in the sugar. If it's too thick, add more water, 1/4 cup at a time. If it's too thin, cook until it thickens and reduces slightly (this will also intensify the flavors). Garnish with basil, if using, and serve.
- Change It Up!
- Hearty Tomato Soup: Add 1/2 cup white rice, bulgur, or couscous with the water in Step 2, along with 1 more cup liquid. Cook until the grain is tender (5-15 minutes) and be prepared to add a little more water if the soup gets too thick.
- Spiced Tomato Soup: Instead of the fresh thyme and basil, add 1 TBSP curry or chili powder or 1 tsp smoked paprika (pimentón) along with the tomato paste in Step 1.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 534.52 Kcal (2238 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 252.86 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 28.1g | 43% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 124.74mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 2910.09mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbs | 64.96g | 22% | |
| Sugars | 42.56g | 170% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.49g | 62% | |
| Protein | 12.69g | 25% | |
| Vitamin C | 149.5mg | 249% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.6mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 236.2mg | 24% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 30.04 Kcal (126 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 14.21 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 1.58g | 43% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 7.01mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 163.53mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbs | 3.65g | 22% | |
| Sugars | 2.39g | 170% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.87g | 62% | |
| Protein | 0.71g | 25% | |
| Vitamin C | 8.4mg | 249% | |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 13.3mg | 24% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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