Spicy Tomato Soup With Avocado Relish Recipe

Name: Spicy Tomato Soup With Avocado Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 celery ribs, finely chopped; 2 carrots, peeled, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped (or 1/2 tsp. dried); 14-½ teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes; kosher salt; 2 (28 ounce) canspeeled plum tomatoes with juice; 6 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth); 2 bay leaves; 12-2 tablespoon chopped chipotle chile in adobo; 1 -2 teaspoon sherry wine vinegar; fresh ground black pepper; 1 large avocado, peeled, pitted, diced; 12 small red onion, finely chopped; 12 seedless cucumber, peeled and chopped (or remove the seeds from a regular cucumber and chop); ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves (or parsley leaves); 1 serrano chili, seeded and finely chopped (optional, depending on your heat tolerance); 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; kosher salt

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
2 carrots, peeled, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped (or 1/2 tsp. dried)
14-½ teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
kosher salt
2 (28 ounce) canspeeled plum tomatoes with juice
6 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
2 bay leaves
12-2 tablespoon chopped chipotle chile in adobo
1 -2 teaspoon sherry wine vinegar
fresh ground black pepper
1 large avocado, peeled, pitted, diced
12 small red onion, finely chopped
12 seedless cucumber, peeled and chopped (or remove the seeds from a regular cucumber and chop)
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves (or parsley leaves)
1 serrano chili, seeded and finely chopped (optional, depending on your heat tolerance)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
kosher salt

1
Heat the olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat.
2
Add the onion, celery, carrots, garlic, thyme, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt.
3
Cook, stirring, until the ingredients are fragrant and tender, about 5 minutes.
4
Add the tomatoes, broth, and bay leaves, and bring to a boil.
5
Reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, make the avocado relish:.
7
Combine the avocado, red onion, cucumber, cilantro(or parsley), serrano chile(if using), lime juice, and a generous sprinkling of salt in a bowl.
8
Taste for seasonings, and add more salt or lime if you like.
9
After the soup has simmered, remove bay leaves and stir in the chipotle peppers and vinegar.
10
Working in batches, puree the soup in a blender or food processor and return it to the pot.
11
Season the puree with more salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, and serve each portion garnished with a few tablespoons of the avocado relish.
12
Enjoy!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 2 celery ribs, finely chopped, 2 carrots, peeled, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy Tomato Soup With Avocado Relish falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Spicy Tomato Soup With Avocado Relish

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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