Wholesome and Delicious Green Tomato Soup Recipe

This year, I feel like winter approached us without any warning. Because of this, I find myself scrambling to create quick, warm, wholesome meals.

My green tomato soup is not only a fun twist on a traditional gazpacho, but is also budget-friendly. It is incredibly tasty and can be served as either a warm winter meal or a light summer starter. 

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Green Tomato Soup Recipe

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Recipe by Xiluva MasheleCourse: StarterCuisine: GlobalDifficulty: Easy

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

20

minutes

Total time

35

minutes

A delicious and fun twist on a traditional gazpacho, this soup can be served warm or cold.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine

• 1 medium sized onion, finely diced

• 2 cloves of garlic, finely diced

• 1/2 teaspoon dried mixed Italian herbs

• pinch of dried sage 

• 500 g green tomatoes, peeled and sliced

• 250 g potatoes (this is about 2-3 medium-sized potatoes)

• 1 liter of vegetable stock (I usually stir a Knorr stock pot in a liter of water)

• salt and pepper to taste

• 250 ml cream

• handful of fresh parsley 

• handful of crushed tortilla chips (I usually use a small packet of Doritos)

• 4 tablespoons salsa (optional)

Method

• Melt the butter or margarine in a medium-sized pot.
• Sauté the onions, garlic and dried herbs until the onion is soft and translucent.
• Add the tomatoes and potatoes and simmer gently. 
• Add the stock and season generously. Stew until the vegetables are tender. 
• Let the mixture cool, then blend until smooth.
• Place the mixture back on the stove and add 2/3 of the fresh cream. Stir well.
• Dish the soup out into large bowls. Top each bowl with a spoonful of salsa, a sprinkling of the tortilla chips and a small swirl of the fresh cream. 
• Finish off with a sprinkling of the fresh parsley. Serve warm.

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