Silky Summer Tomato Soup with Spinach Coulis
Tomatoes are actually fruits, not vegetables, because they develop from the ovary of a flower and contain seeds.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Ingredients
- 4 cup Tomatoes
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 clove Garlic
- 2 cup Vegetable Broth
- 10 leaves Fresh Basil
- 1 cup Fresh Spinach
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 0.5 cup Croutons
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
- Add tomatoes, vegetable broth, basil, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the spinach coulis by blending spinach, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Remove the soup from heat and let it cool slightly. Then, using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
- Serve the silky tomato soup in bowls and garnish with a swirl of spinach coulis and croutons.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 16g6%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.