Tomato Soup With Lemongrass Recipe

Name: Tomato Soup With Lemongrass
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 baking potato, peeled and chopped; 8 ounces onions, peeled and chopped; 1 stalk celery, finely chopped; 15 dried curry leaves; 2 stalks lemongrass, bulbous ends lightly mashed; 1 small red chile, deseeded and finely chopped; 900 g ripe tomatoes, chopped; 1 liter water; 1 tablespoon tomato puree; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
1 baking potato, peeled and chopped
8 ounces onions, peeled and chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
15 dried curry leaves
2 stalks lemongrass, bulbous ends lightly mashed
1 small red chile, deseeded and finely chopped
900 g ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 liter water
1 tablespoon tomato puree
salt & freshly ground black pepper

1
Heat the oil in a large pan, add the cumin seeds and cook for 10 seconds.
2
Add the potato, onion, celery, curry leaves, lemongrass and chilli.
3
Cook over a medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
4
Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring for 30 seconds.
5
Add the water, tomato puree and seasoning.
6
Stir and bring to the boil.
7
Simmer, covered for 1 hour.
8
Remove the lemon grass and curry leaves.
9
Blend the soup with a hand blender or in a food processor.
10
Strain and reheat to serve.

170

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed, 1 baking potato, peeled and chopped, 8 ounces onions, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Tomato Soup With Lemongrass 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tomato Soup With Lemongrass

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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