Comforting Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 4 chonto tomatoes (plum tomatoes) (halved)
• 150 g grape tomatoes
• 0.5 onion (white or red)
• 2 garlic (cloves)
• salt (to taste)
• pepper (to taste)
• oregano (to taste)
• basil (to taste)
• paprika (to taste)
• 2 cup chicken broth
• avocado (for garnish)
• shredded chicken (cooked, for garnish)
• cheese (campesino-style or mozzarella, for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).

2. 2

   On a baking sheet, place the 4 chonto tomatoes, the 150g of grape tomatoes, the half onion, and the 2 garlic cloves.

3. 3

   Season the vegetables with salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and paprika to taste.

4. 4

   Bake for approximately 40 minutes or until all the vegetables are well browned.

5. 5

   Remove from the oven and transfer the roasted vegetables to a blender or food processor.

6. 6

   Add the 2 cups of chicken broth and process until a smooth mixture is obtained.

7. 7

   Transfer the mixture to a pot and cook over medium heat until the soup reaches the desired texture and is thoroughly heated.

8. 8

   Serve hot and garnish with avocado, shredded chicken, and cheese to taste.

Notes

If you don't have an oven, you can try roasting the vegetables in an air fryer, keeping an eye on them so they don't burn. Chonto tomato soup is very common in Colombia due to its sweet and juicy flavor.

Nutrition per serving

• soup
• lunch
• healthy
• easy
• tomato
• comforting