Description
Healthy, Tomato-Carrot Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish that brings together the vibrant flavors of fresh vegetables. This deliciously velvety soup is perfect for a cozy dinner or a light lunch. With its natural sweetness from ripe tomatoes and carrots, it promises to warm you up on chilly days while being incredibly easy to prepare. Ideal for meal prep, this versatile soup can be enjoyed on its own or paired with your favorite bread or salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 5 large ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 small green bell pepper, stem and seeds removed
- 1 small zucchini
- 4 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 small stick of celery
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1–2 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a cooking pot over medium heat. Add the onion and caramelize until golden.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook until mushy, stirring occasionally.
- Cut remaining vegetables into chunks and add them to the pot.
- Stir occasionally for about 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Once softened, stir in tomato paste and thyme; cook for 2 more minutes before adding about 2 liters of water.
- Simmer partially covered for about an hour, allowing flavors to meld.
- Blend soup with an immersion blender until creamy.
- Serve topped with homemade garlic croutons or crumbled feta cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg