Whenever I don't have time to make full dinner, I love this hearty soup. This is very easy recipe. When you visit bistros, they more often or not have Tomato soup on their menus. They make tomato soup in bulk, and usually it tastes different than the regular tomato soup. It is served with sour cream or yogurt. The secret is "Marinara Sauce". Yep, they use marinara sauce with other fresh ingredients. The soup with marinara is very popular in USA, Italy and in Greece. Sometime the taste of this soup is little bland, so I added cumin powder, tomato paste, and red chilli powder.
Giada, Everyday Italian Fame, made a similar soup with pasta and cannellini beans. Even though I haven't had a chance to make that but It looked like a must try. By the way, this is out of context but I must share, Giada is blessed with baby girl in March of this year "Jade Marie De Laurentiis Thompson" photo.
Ingredients:-
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 3 Garlic Cloves, chopped
- 1 Carrot, chopped
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 4 cups Marinara Sauce
- 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 4-5 cups Vegetable stock
- 1-1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1-1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp Basil, dry
- 1 tsp Oregano, dry
- 1/2 cup Navy beans
- Salt to taste
- Black Pepper to taste
-- For Garnish
- Mexican style cheese
- Scallions, chopped
- Low Fat yogurt
Method:-
1. Heat oil in sauce pan. Add onion, garlic, carrot, and bay leaf.
2. Seasoned with salt and black pepper. Mix well and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
3. Add tomato paste, basil, oregano, cumin powder, navy beans, and red chilli powder. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add marinara sauce, and vegetable stock. Cover with lid and bring it to the boil. Simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Take out bay leaf. Blend the soup until smooth. If it’s very thick, add little more stock or water.
6. Pour soup back in the pan, taste and season. Heat it for 3-4 minutes more on high heat.
7. Serve with dollop of yogurt, scallions, and cheese.
Enjoy...
My dear friend, Shubha, tagged me for 10 things I hate. I don't hate too many things and it was a struggle to compile the list. My hate list is not that different from many other people. Like most, I hate hypocrites, dishonest, liars, and back-stabbers, if thats a word. I hate to be late, and don't like people who are usually late that much either. As far food items are concerned, I don't eat many things but I don't hate them, rather I don't like them. These include eggplant, karela, okra which are not crispy. Oh! I hate chefs who use tomato ketchup in gravy and curry recipes. Above all, I hate I can't find 10 items that I hate.
soup looks gr8t...
ReplyDeleteIt's a good thing that you have difficulty finding 10 things to hate! :)
ReplyDeleteSoup looks great and thanks for the secret behind bistro soups..
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ReplyDeleteThat was one rocking soup. Looks so good. Love tomato soup a lot, will try ur version next time. YUM! Loved ur presentation too.
thats a lovely soup madhavi.i tried out many soups but nothing beats a simple tomato soup:).most comfort dish any time..healthy too......lovely presentation too..
ReplyDeleteYummy tomato soup:) looks very tempting!
ReplyDeleteSoup looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteI should look for this Marinara Sauce here.
When i find them i am going to make the soup
I love the soup and crackers with u served, so class :) Love the presenta and soup Too :)
ReplyDeletelovely soup...so comforting!!!loved the presentation..
ReplyDeleteSo refreshing soup and beautiful presentation! Good meme.
ReplyDeletelovely presentation!! Looks great !!
ReplyDeleteSeems u r a great fan of Giada..Saw roasted bell pepper soup in todays programme..Was thinking of ur recipe..This soup looks really professional Madhavi
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soup is just looking delicious...good meme
ReplyDeleteWow...the soup looks yummy! And nice meme :)
ReplyDeleteHey,I love Giada too..thanks for sharing the pic :)
ReplyDeletesoup looks inviting ......
ReplyDeleteI knew Giada was pregnant, she had a baby already! That's good news!:))
ReplyDeleteSoup looks fab, very professional looking!:))
Soup is very tempting...loved the way u have presented it
ReplyDeleteTomato soups are too good, it looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteTomato soup looks so comforting. Loved the idea of Marinara sauce
ReplyDeleteI love Tomato Soup. This soup looks very simple and delicious. Lovely picture.
ReplyDeleteyummy soup madhavi,
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very Lovely recipe. Loved to know the secret ingredient.Great presentation too.
ReplyDeleteThanxx Suma :)
ReplyDeleteThanxx Laavanya :)
Thanxx Sukanya :)
Thanxx Ranji, yep this is really simple and easy too :)
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Thank you so much to all of u for ur lovely comments. Love you all :))
Soup looks so tasty.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous soup, Madhavi!! Yeah, I read about Giada's baby somewhere, too. :)
ReplyDeletenice soup ! Good, you have positive outlook in life rather than spend life hating things :D
ReplyDeletethats my bowl of comfort food and thanks for revealing the secret of marinara sauce behind this soup:)
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This soup sounds really tasty. Great idea to use the marinara sauce.
ReplyDeletesoup looks delicious.
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Looks delicious. Love the way you have served it.
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