Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Fermented Tomato Soup, where ripe tomatoes meet aromatic spices for a delightful culinary experience. This vibrant dish is not only rich in flavor but also offers health benefits from fermented ingredients. Perfect as a cozy meal on a chilly day or an impressive starter for gatherings, this soup will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ripe tomatoes, quartered
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the quartered tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes until tomatoes soften.
- Incorporate salt, pepper, sugar, and lemon juice; let simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Before serving, stir in fresh basil leaves. Serve hot with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg