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Sweet & Spicy Tomato Soup
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 

A delicious, comforting, sweet & lightly spiced no-added sugar tomato soup. So much better than the stuff in a can, and perfect for warming you through on a fall evening. Great for sipping from a mug on Halloween or Bonfire Night. Gluten free and vegan.

Course: Appetizer, Autumn, Bonfire Night, Celebration, Christmas, Dairy Free, Dinner, Entertaining, Entree, Fall, Gluten Free, Halloween, Holiday, Low Carb, Lunch, Main Course, New Years, Side, Side Dish, Sides, Snack, Snacks, Soup, Starter, Sugar Free, Sweetener Free, Thanksgiving, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter
Servings: 4 serves
Ingredients
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 leek, finely sliced
  • 250 g (1 cup) sweet potato puree*
  • 2 tins (800g/28oz) chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon mild chilli powder (or Tabasco to taste), optional
  • fresh chopped basil, crumbled cooked bacon or roasted chickpeas, to serve (optional)
Instructions
  1. Fry the onion, garlic and leek gently in oil over a low-medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until translucent and softened. Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a simmer. Simmer for about 10 minutes or until everything is cooked through, hot and soft. Taste and add spices, Tabasco or extra seasoning, if desired. Blitz until smooth. Serve on its own or top with fresh chopped basil, roasted chickpeas and/or crumbled bacon.