Tomato Carrot Soup

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RECIPE: TOMATO CARROT SOUP

Tomato Carrot Soup

Tomato Carrot Soup is an easy to make, delicious, creamy soup. Doesn’t require many ingredients and the best part is that you can either roast the ingredients or simply stir fry and cook them in a pot. If I’m not time constrained then I prefer to roast the tomatoes, carrots, onion and garlic. If I want a soup in a jiffy then I simply saute the ingredients in a pan with some oil or butter. After adding the water or stock allow it cook for a bit and puree.

Tomato Carrot Soup

I’m a huge fan of tomato soup and can have it practically everyday. In fact I make a huge batch and keep some in the fridge to take care of hunger pangs. Did you know that having a cup of soup helps to curb hunger? Also cuts down on the meal portion you normally would have. While ready made tomato soups are slightly acidic, which I don’t like, homemade soups allows you to control what you add to it. To cut down on the tanginess and to add some creaminess without the cream I like to add carrots too.

Some Soup Recipes you can sip on 

• Moong Dal Shorba/ Moong Dal Soup – a creamy soup made from moong dal and coconut milk.
• Using whole green moong and celery leaves, Moong and Celery Leaves Soup is creamy, delicious and filling.
• Adding a bit of curried chickpeas makes Cauliflower and Chickpea Soup interesting and flavorful.
• Corn Potato Cheddar Soup – another creamy and yummy soup with cheddar cheese added for that creaminess and taste.
• Shorbat Adas or Middle Eastern Lentil Soup with warm spices is creamy and filling. Its made from split Puy or lentils, the orange one.
• Roasted Pepper Soup – I’m totally amazed how bell peppers can be turned into a super delicious soup. Go on check out the recipe.
• Roasted Pumpkin & Salsa Soup – just a bit of salsa topping on the soup makes its delish.
• Butternut Squash Soup with a bit of chilli powder is a delightful soup to sip on during the cold season.
• My other favourite soup is a creamy Mushroom Soup, smooth, silky and delightful.
• Carrot Soup with some spices and sour cream or yogurt is a comforting soup to sip on.
• Beetroot Tomato Soup creamy, naturally sweet with flavors of ginger and garlic.
• Leek Potato Soup – an easy to make classic soup
• Broccoli Soup – smooth, creamy and with almond flakes tastes really good.
• Renu’s Carrot Beetroot and Horse Gram Sprouts Soup is comforting and nutritious. Love how she has added horse gram sprouts which are so healthy.

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Two Ways to Make Tomato Carrot Soup

In a Pot – Heat oil or butter in a pot or pan, and chopped onion, carrots, garlic, tomatoes are sautéed for 2-3 minutes. Cover the pan and allow the vegetables to sweat for 2-3 minutes. Add stock or water and cover the pan. Allow the vegetables to cook till just done. Puree the mixture, strain and return the mixture to the pan or pot. Heat it gently, add salt and pepper and serve.

Roasted – Preheat the oven to 180ºC. Layer the tomatoes, carrots, onion and garlic on a greased tray. Drizzle oil over it and roast for 20-25 minutes. Puree the roasted vegetables with stock or water. Add to a pot or pan along with salt and pepper. Heat gently and serve.