Rustic Tomato Soup
This tomato soup recipe has all the flavor without the heavy cream. It is dairy free and oil-free. Tomatoes are the major dietary source of the antioxidant lycopene, which as been linked to many health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease and cancer. Lite and tasty!
Equipment
- 1 blender or immersion blender optional
Ingredients
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/4 salt, option or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/8 tea cumin, ground
- 1/2 c rice, cooked
- 1/4 tea crushed red pepper, optional
Instructions
- Sauté the onion over medium heat. When it becomes translucent, add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add 1 c. water and the remaining ingredients, except for the rice. Simmer until tomatoes are soft. Smash the tomatoes with a spoon or masher.
- Add the rice and cover the pot. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 20 minutes.
- If desired, use an immersion blender to create a smoother texture for the soup.
Notes
This is truly a rustic version of tomato soup as it includes the seeds as well. If you do not like the consistency with the seeds, remove them when chopping the tomatoes.
This recipe was adapted from the following source: 21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart by Neal Barnard, MD: recipe by Jason Wyrick.