Tomato Soup with Curry and Red Pepper

If you’re looking for a cool, refreshing soup on a hot day, this soup can also be served chilled.

Serves: 10Hands-on: 15 minutesTotal: 45 minutesDifficulty: Easy

Serves: 10

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs. tomatoes
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 dried hot red pepper
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 3 Tbsp. curry powder
  • 3½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ cup sour cream

Directions

  • Chop the tomatoes into 2-inch chunks, removing the seeds. Dice the onions. Finely mince the garlic and red pepper.
  • In a soup pot, melt the butter. Sauté the onion and garlic on medium for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in the curry powder and cook for 5 more minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, chicken broth, bay leaf, and red pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 25 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Using a slotted spoon, remove and discard the bay leaf and the pepper pieces. In a blender or food processor, purée the mixture. Heat gently but thoroughly; do not allow it to boil. Serve soup garnished with sour cream.

Recipe Information

Serves: 10

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs. tomatoes
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 dried hot red pepper
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 3 Tbsp. curry powder
  • 3½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ cup sour cream

Directions

  • Chop the tomatoes into 2-inch chunks, removing the seeds. Dice the onions. Finely mince the garlic and red pepper.
  • In a soup pot, melt the butter. Sauté the onion and garlic on medium for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in the curry powder and cook for 5 more minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, chicken broth, bay leaf, and red pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 25 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Using a slotted spoon, remove and discard the bay leaf and the pepper pieces. In a blender or food processor, purée the mixture. Heat gently but thoroughly; do not allow it to boil. Serve soup garnished with sour cream.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Information
Amount per serving
Calories110
Total Fat8g
Saturated Fat5g
Cholesterol20mg
Sodium320mg
Total Carbohydrate9g
Dietary Fiber3g
Sugars5g
Protein2g