Spicy Tomato Soup

This Spicy Tomato Soup brings a delightful kick to a classic dish with a Greek twist, featuring fresh herbs and a hint of heat. Perfect as a low-carb meal, it’s both comforting and nourishing.

Ingredients

• Canned diced tomatoes - 400 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Red onion - 1 small, chopped
• Red bell pepper - 1, diced
• Vegetable broth - 250 milliliters
• Fresh basil - 10 grams, chopped
• Oregano - 1 teaspoon, dried
• Red chili flakes - 1/2 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Feta cheese - 50 grams, crumbled (for serving)
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon (for serving)

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped red onion and diced red bell pepper; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and red chili flakes; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. Add the canned diced tomatoes (with juice), vegetable broth, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
5. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh basil and lemon juice.
7. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth, or transfer to a blender in batches (be cautious with hot liquids).
8. Serve hot, topped with crumbled feta cheese.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 15 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from tomatoes, which can help reduce inflammation.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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