CHILLED SPICY TOMATO SOUP

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Ripe, juicy tomatoes are spiked with coriander, cumin, and dried chiles for a flavor that's reminiscent of harissa, the North African chili sauce. Swirls of yogurt add creaminess.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds quartered plum tomatoes (about 15)
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1/4 teaspoon sugar
Salt and pepper
1 cup diced onion
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds
2 mild to medium crumbled dried chiles (such as New Mexican) or 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1 teaspoon plain yogurt, for garnish
Cherry tomoatoes, thinly sliced (if desired)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Arrange plum tomatoes on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle witholive oil, sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon sugar, and season with salt and pepper. Roast tomatoes until edges begin to wrinkle and juices release, about 35 minutes.
  • Transfer tomatoes and juices to a bowl. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add diced onion, ground coriander, ground cumin, and caraway seeds, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender, about 4 minutes. Add chiles or red-pepper flakes to saucepan. Add tomatoes and juices, and toss to coat. Add chicken stock, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer,about 10 minutes.
  • Filling a blender halfway and covering with a kitchen towel, puree soup in batches. Strain through a coarse sieve into a large bowl; discard solids. Season with salt and pepper. Chill soup for at least 3 hours or up to overnight. Garnish each serving with 1 teaspoon plain yogurt. Top with thinly slicedcherry tomatoes if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 g, Fat 6 g, Protein 3 g

Anuradha Abedeera
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm and hearty, and it just makes me feel good.


Robin Akutekha
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Mc Lovenz256
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it and they don't even realize they're eating tomatoes.


Pin Olson
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so versatile. You can serve it cold or hot, and you can add whatever toppings you like. I like to add a dollop of sour cream and some chopped chives.


Mose Mulo
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this soup was the perfect level of spiciness for me. It was just enough to give it a little kick without being overwhelming.


Shahroz Malik
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This soup is a great base for adding your own personal touch. I added some chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice, and it was delicious.


Talal Shehab
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out bland and watery. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Helenna Cohen
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This soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. I think I would have liked it more if it had been a little bit spicier.


Gita Rai
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I wasn't sure how I would like this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was very flavorful and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Sara Zainab
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. I had a bunch of tomatoes that were about to go bad, so I decided to make this soup. It turned out really well and I'm glad I didn't let the tomatoes go to waste.


Lordress Morgan
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I made this soup for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. It was the perfect soup for a hot summer day.


Rj Sakib1234
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Yum! This soup was so easy to make and it was so tasty. I loved the combination of the sweet tomatoes and the spicy peppers. I will definitely be making this again.


Brissa Hernandez
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This chilled spicy tomato soup was a refreshing and flavorful dish. The balance of spices and acidity was perfect, and the tomatoes were nice and ripe. I added a little extra cayenne pepper for a bit of heat, and it was delicious. Overall, I highly r