Tomato and Cilantro Soup

Ingredients:

2 bunches cilantro, 1 cup chopped

2 tbsp olive oil 

1 yellow onion (chopped)  

1 tsp garlic (minced fresh, or more) 

1 tsp ground cumin 

1 tsp sweet paprika  

2-3 diced tomatoes

4 cups water 

4 tbsp tomato paste  

pepper 

salt  

1 pinch cayenne pepper 

3 tbsp fresh lime juice

Directions:

Saute chopped onion in olive oil. Add garlic, cumin, and paprika and saute 1-2 minutes. Add tomatoes, water, tomato paste, salt and pepper, 1 bunch of cilantro, and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer 30 minutes, covered.

While soup cooks, wash and dry remining cilantro leaves. Reserve a small amount for garnish, then finely chop remaining cilantro leaves, about 1 cup.

After 30 minutes removed bunched cilantro and puree soup with a food mill, food processor, or immersion blender. Turn heat back on under soup and add cayenne pepper, lime juice, and chopped cilantro and cook 2-3 minutes. Serve hot with a little coarsely chopped cilantro sprinkled on top for garnish. 

 

From: Kalyn's Kitchen