Description
Spicy tomato soup by Jamie Oliver delivers robust Mediterranean flavors with simple pantry ingredients. Fresh herbs and chili peppers elevate this comforting classic, promising a delightful meal you can savor with crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups tomato and chili pasta sauce
- 4 cups (960 ml) chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 ½ lbs (680 g) ripe tomatoes
- 1 onion, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 carrot, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 oz (28 g) fresh cilantro, leaves picked, stalks finely chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Aromatic Base Construction: Heat olive oil in a large pot, gently sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and cilantro stalks until vegetables become translucent and release their fragrant notes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Tomato Preparation: Blanch whole tomatoes in boiling water for 60-90 seconds, shock in ice water, then peel and chop into rustic pieces. Add prepared tomatoes, vegetable broth, and pasta sauce to the pot.
- Flavor Development: Simmer the mixture uncovered for 18-22 minutes, allowing ingredients to meld and intensify their natural flavors. Stir periodically to prevent sticking and ensure even heat distribution.
- Textural Transformation: Transfer soup contents to a high-powered blender and puree until achieving a silky-smooth consistency. Return the liquid to the pot and reheat gently.
- Final Seasoning and Presentation: Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and optional chili slices for a vibrant, spicy kick. Serve hot and enjoy the robust, warming soup.
Notes
- Tomato Blanching Technique: Quickly boil and shock tomatoes to easily remove skins, ensuring smooth texture and releasing maximum flavor without compromising the fruit’s natural sweetness.
- Low and Slow Sautéing: Cook vegetables on gentle heat to develop deep, complex flavor profiles without burning, allowing each ingredient to caramelize and release natural sugars.
- Blending Safety Tip: Allow hot soup to cool slightly before blending to prevent pressure buildup, and cover blender lid with a towel for extra protection against potential splashing.
- Seasoning Strategy: Taste and adjust salt and pepper incrementally, understanding that flavors intensify during cooking, so a light touch prevents oversalting the final dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg