COUNTRY-STYLE TOMATO AND CILANTRO BROTH

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Garlic     Ginger     Tomato     Sauté     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Low Cal     Dinner     Lunch     Spice     Healthy     Vegan     Cilantro     Fat Free     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 whole cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon whole coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves (about 11 cloves)
1/8 teaspoon whole black peppercorns (about 10 peppercorns), lightly crushed
2 fresh bay leaves (or 4 dried)
2 green cardamom pods
6 medium tomatoes, quartered and seeded (about 3 pounds total)
6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1 (3/4-inch) knob fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped (about 1 tablespoon)
1/2 large bunch fresh cilantro, stems reserved and leaves finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
1 1/4 teaspoons fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Special Equipment
1 (3-inch) square cheesecloth; kitchen string

Steps:

  • Make spice sachet by wrapping together in cheesecloth the cinnamon sticks, coriander seeds, cloves, peppercorns, bay leaves, and cardamom pods. Tie with kitchen string.
  • In heavy, large pot over high heat, stir together 4 cups water, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, cilantro stems, 1 teaspoon salt, and spice sachet. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until reduced by 1/3, about 30 minutes. Strain through fine-mesh sieve into large clean pot, reserving solids. Discard spice sachet. Measure 1 cup of strained liquid in pot and transfer to blender. Add reserved solids and pureé until smooth. Strain through fine-mesh sieve back into pot with liquid.
  • Place pot over high heat and bring to simmer, about 5 minutes. Stir in ground pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Serve immediately, topping each portion with chopped cilantro leaves.

Setayesh Ebrahimgol
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This broth is a bit too tangy for my taste. I think it could have used a bit more sugar.


Shehmeer Mari
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I'm not a huge fan of cilantro, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The cilantro flavor is very subtle and it really complements the tomatoes.


Dalaini Angello
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This broth is a great base for a soup or stew. I often use it as a base for my chicken soup and it always turns out great.


Nakazzi Anusiat
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I love the addition of cilantro to this broth. It really gives it a unique and flavorful taste.


jeevan pun
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This broth is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. I always have a few tomatoes that are about to go bad, so I make this broth and it's a great way to use them up.


Afrida Islam
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I love this broth! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I always make a big batch and keep it in the fridge so I can have it whenever I want.


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This broth is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting and it really fills you up.


Dipa Yadav
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I made this broth for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Katerega Music
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This recipe was easy to follow and the broth turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Dylan Varga
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I found this broth to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Catalina Paxman
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This broth was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's because I used a bit too much chili powder. Next time I'll use less.


Michael Barbosa
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of cilantro, but I'm so glad I did! The cilantro flavor is very subtle and it really complements the tomatoes.


Thembie Ndex
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This broth is amazing! I love the way the cilantro and tomatoes come together to create such a unique and flavorful dish.


Ruth Black Fille
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I made this broth for a party I had last weekend and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and I got so many compliments. I highly recommend this recipe.


Cecelia Rupp
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This is my new favorite soup! It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the combination of tomatoes and cilantro.


Rizwan Yousafzai
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I made this broth last night and it was a hit! My family loved the flavor and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Grey Klee
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This tomato and cilantro broth is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The flavors are well-balanced and the broth is very flavorful. I served it with some crusty bread and it was a perfect meal.