COLD TOMATO-CILANTRO SOUP

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This cold soup made with canned tomatoes suggests (but beats out) gazpacho, and has a huge hit of cilantro. Serve it at a summer dinner parties, or simply paired with a grilled cheese. It's also incredibly refreshing by itself.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     soups and stews, appetizer, side dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large or 2 small bunches fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 large or 3 small garlic cloves
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
Pinch cayenne pepper
1 28-ounce can tomatoes, whole or diced, with liquid
Salt
black pepper to taste
1 lime, halved

Steps:

  • Pull off a small handful of cilantro leaves to use for garnish and set aside. Tie remaining cilantro into a bundle with kitchen twine.
  • Heat oil in a deep, medium-size heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened and golden, about 8 minutes; reduce heat as needed to prevent browning. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute; then add tomato paste, cumin, paprika and cayenne, and cook until tomato paste begins to darken, about 2 minutes more.
  • Add tomatoes with liquid, 1 quart water, salt and pepper, and cilantro bundle, and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer 30 minutes, covered. Set aside until cool enough to blend, then remove cilantro bundle. Using regular or hand-held blender, blend until smooth. Refrigerate until very cold, at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Just before serving, squeeze in juice of half a lime and add salt and pepper to taste; the soup should not be very salty. If desired, squeeze in remaining lime juice. Serve in small bowls or cups, garnished with a few whole cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 83, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 338 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

Remon Mia
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I made this soup for lunch today and it was perfect. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are so well-balanced. I will definitely be making this again!


Zena Alaa
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of flavors. It's also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Faze Darko
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the freshness of the cilantro and the spiciness of the jalapeño.


Mary Easthorpe
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and refreshing. I love the combination of tomatoes, cilantro, and lime. I will definitely be making this again.


jediael khan
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. It's so easy to make and it's so flavorful.


YOUSEF MAQBOUL
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This soup is delicious! It's the perfect soup for a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


gabe chido
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This soup is a keeper! It's so flavorful and refreshing. I love the combination of tomatoes, cilantro, and lime.


Md Abusaed Md Habibur
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit. I always get compliments when I serve it.


Nilaja
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This soup is delicious! It's the perfect summer soup. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are so well-balanced.


Sean Bersing
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and refreshing. I love the combination of tomatoes, cilantro, and lime. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Fuchaa Don
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I made this soup for lunch today and it was perfect. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are so well-balanced. I will definitely be making this again!


MdSahinAli MdSahinAli
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of flavors. It's also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Robet Tebor
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the freshness of the cilantro and the spiciness of the jalapeño. I highly recommend this soup!


Olomosua Praise
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This cold tomato cilantro soup is a refreshing and flavorful summer soup. The combination of tomatoes, cilantro, and lime is perfect for a hot day. I made this soup for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.