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Quick Tomato and Turmeric Soup Recipe

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Total time
30 min
Serves
6
Cuisine
American
Quick Tomato and Turmeric Soup Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp butter ((unsalted))
  • 1 large onion ((finely chopped))
  • 2 cloves garlic ((peeled and roughly chopped))
  • ¼ cup fresh turmeric ((chopped))
  • 2 Tbsp flour
  • 28 oz can whole peeled plum tomatoes ((or purée, see the brands I recommend in my post above))
  • 3 ½ cups vegetable broth ((chicken broth can also be used))
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper ((or more))

Steps

  1. 1

    Sautè the chopped onion and garlic in the oil and butter (add a dash of salt) over medium high heat for a few minutes until the onion is translucent.

  2. 2

    Next, add the turmeric and continue to cook for another few minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the flour, stir and cook for about 3 minutes before adding the tomatoes, broth, sugar, salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes then taste and adjust seasonings as desired.

  5. 5

    Add a splash of milk or cream (optional.)

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