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Fall Tomato Cilantro Soup

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp knife
  • Can opener
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • saucepan
  • spatula
  • Stove
  • Ladle
  • Serving bowls

Ingredients

Farmers Market Ingredients

  • 2 cups tomatoes, cored, peeled, and diced
  • 3 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Grocery Store Ingredients

  • 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt, or more to taste
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Gently wash produce under cool running water, pat dry, and prepare as directed.
  • Add the broth to a soup pot. Add the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and spices. Stir to combine.
  • Simmer over low-medium heat for 15 minutes to let the flavors blend.
  • Serve with sandwiches or salad.

Notes

For a less chunky soup, mash the tomatoes or process through a blender.
Substitutions
  • Fresh tomatoes: 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes.
  • Fresh cilantro: 1 Tbsp dried cilantro.
*Adapted from https://eat-move-save.extension.illinois.edu/eat/recipes/tomato-cilantro-soup, from the University of Illinois Extension Eat.Move.Save.
The Start Local recipe series is generously supported by Illinois Farm Bureau.