Grilled Tomato-Basil Soup

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 15
Grilled Tomato-Basil Soup - A Light Meal For a Hot Day
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Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs ripe tomatoes , halved , about 6 medium
1 large onion , peeled & quartered
olive oil
salt & pepper , to taste
1 medium carrot , peeled & chopped
1 garlic clove , peeled & mined
3 -4 cups chicken stock or 3 -4 cups vegetable stock , see NOTE above
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs parsley
2 celery tops
bay leaves , tied together or 2 sprigs wrapped in 1 cheesecloth
1/4 cup fresh basil , chopped
basil leaves , whole , for granish
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
plain yogurt or sour cream

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
110
Sugar
8g
Fat
3g
Grilled Tomato-Basil Soup is a perfect meal for a hot summer day. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor and nutrients. This soup is easy to make and requires only a few simple ingredients that are easy to find in any grocery store. The grill adds a smoky and slightly sweet flavor to the vegetables, and the fresh basil and lemon juice add brightness and freshness to the soup. You can serve this soup as a starter or a main course with a side salad or crusty bread.

Instructions

1.Preheat the grill to high heat.
2.Brush the tomatoes and onion with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
3.Place the vegetables on the grill, cut side down, and grill for about 5-7 minutes or until charred.
4.Transfer the grilled vegetables to a large pot and add chopped carrot, minced garlic, thyme, parsley, celery tops, bay leaves, and stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
5.Remove from heat, discard bay leaves, and let it cool.
6.Using a hand blender, puree the soup until smooth and add fresh basil and lemon juice.
7.Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8.Serve hot with plain yogurt or sour cream and garnish with whole basil leaves.

PROS

This soup is low in calories and fat but high in flavor and nutrients.

Grilled vegetables give the soup a smoky and slightly sweet flavor that is hard to resist.

CONS

Grilling the vegetables can be time-consuming and requires a grill, but you can also use a broiler or roast them in the oven if you don’t have a grill.

Some people may not like the texture of pureed soup and prefer chunky soups.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is rich in vitamins A and C, potassium, and antioxidants.
Tomatoes are known for their cancer-fighting properties and can help lower the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Basil has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and can help improve digestion and boost the immune system.

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