Savory Tomato Soup with Ghee and Spices
Pair this wonderful soup with a salad topped with a favorite cheese, and warm naan, crusty bread, or a scoop of steamed rice for a heartier meal. This will serve 3-4 people.
Ingredients
  • 1-2Tbsp Ghee
  • 1tsp cumin seeds
  • 1medium onionchopped
  • 3-4cloves garlicminced
  • 1inch piece ginger rootminced
  • 1/2tsp turmeric powder
  • 1tsp coriancerground
  • 1tsp garam masala
  • 1/2tsp kashmiri red chili powder
  • cayenne pepperto taste
  • 4cups tomatoeschopped, fresh or canned diced tomatoes
  • 2cups vegetable broth
  • saltto taste
  • black pepperfreshly ground, to taste
  • 1tsp lemon juicefreshly squeezed, or to taste
Garnish
  • 2-4Tbsp parsley or cilantrochopped
  • extra virgin olive oilHigh Polyphenol or another good quality olive oil
Instructions
  1. In a heavy-bottomed pot, melt the ghee over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, stirring for 30 seconds until sizzling and fragrant, then stir in onions and sauté until soft and golden, about 5–6 minutes
  2. Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for 1–2 minutes. until aromatic.
  3. Add turmeric, coriander, garam masala, Kashmiri red chili powder, and cayenne pepper, cooking for 30–60 seconds to release their aroma.
  4. Stir in tomatoes, cooking until they soften and release their juices, about 7–8 minutes if using fresh tomatoes, and 4-5 minutes if using canned, diced tomatoes.
  5. Add vegetable stock. Season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer over low for 10–15 minutes.
  6. Using an immersion or regular blender, puree soup until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Stir in lemon juice for a fresh lift.
  7. Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh cilantro, and drizzle with olive oil.