ROASTED TOMATO + HARISSA SOUP

Name: ROASTED TOMATO + HARISSA SOUP
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 1.5kg tomatoes; 2 garlic bulbs; 2 onions; 1 knob of ginger; 1tsp harissa paste; 1tbsp smoked paprika; 1tbsp ground cumin; 1tbsp dried oregano; 1.5l vegetable stock (2-3 cubes); 2tbsp tomato purée; 2tbsp olive oil; 200ml cream (optional); Salt; Pepper; FOR THE CRISPY CHICKPEA TOPPING + GARNISH; 1 can chickpeas; 1tsp smoked paprika; 1tsp dried oregano; 1tsp ground cumin; 1tbsp olive oil; Salt; Pepper; Cream or yoghurt (vegan); Fresh parsley / coriander

9 steps

Prep:15minCook:45min

perfect for the last tomatoes of the season, this is the ULTIMATE bowl of warming, comforting tomatoey goodness with a kick 🍅

Updated at: Tue, 07 Nov 2023 16:14:54 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories348.3 kcal (17%)

Total Fat15.6 g (22%)

Carbs45.9 g (18%)

Sugars15.2 g (17%)

Protein11.6 g (23%)

Sodium1827.2 mg (91%)

Fiber11.3 g (40%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees celsius (use airfryer if you have one!)

Step 2

Slice the tomatoes in half, roughly chop the onions + slice the top of the garlic bulbs. Peel the ginger.

Step 3

Place on a baking tray, season with salt, pepper, harissa paste, paprika, cumin, oregano + olive oil.

Step 4

Roast in the oven for 45 minutes, or until caramelised.

Step 5

In a jug, add boiling water to the 2-3 stock cubes + the tomato purée.

Step 6

Transfer the roasted veg into a blender (or use a stick blender), add enough stock to cover, then blend until smooth.

Step 7

Pour into a saucepan, season to taste + bring to simmer. Add in the cream if using.

Step 8

For the crispy chickpea topping, drain the chickpeas, then mix with the seasonings listed. Roast / air fry / fry until crispy.

Step 9

To serve, ladle the soup into bowls, scatter the chickpeas on top + garnish with fresh herbs. Finish with a swirl of cream or yoghurt, serve with buttered toast + enjoy!