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Spicy Tomato Soup
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Spicy Tomato Soup

Wow. Talk about the perfect bowl of soup for a cold day. This spicy tomato soup is just fantastic. Super tomato flavor, with a hint of basil, and a really, really nice spicy kick.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword soup, spicy, tomato
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 24kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat oil in large saucepan.
  • Add the onion and pepper flakes and cook until translucent, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and their juices along with the water.
  • Stir and bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Add the basil and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  • Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth. Alternatively, use a stick blender to blend the soup.
  • Pour blended soup through a sieve to remove any solids. Push liquid through as best you can, but remove any large chunks in the liquid.
  • Return liquid to the saucepan and warm through.
  • Serve garnished with Crème fraîche if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 24kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg