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Spiced Fresh Tomato Soup with Sweet and Herby Pitas

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time25 mins

For Soup
 2 tbsp Olive Oil
 1 Onion
 1 Red Pepper (Chopped)
 ½ tbsp Salt
 2 Cloves Garlic
 1 Jalapeno
 1 1-inch Piece Ginger
 2 tbsp Ground Coriander
 1 tbsp Ground Cumin
 2 ½ lbs Tomatoes (Roughly Chopped)
 2 ½ cups Water
 2 Pocketless Vegan Pitas
For Topping
 1 tbsp Butter
 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
 2 tbsp finely shredded unsweetened Coconut
 2 tbsp cilantro
To make the Soup
1

Heat pot on medium-low.

2

Add olive oil, then onion, red pepper, and salt, and cook covered, stirring
occasionally, until tender for 8 to 10 minutes.

3

Meanwhile, finely grate garlic, jalapeño, and ginger. Add to onion and
cook for 1 minute.

4

Stir in ground coriander and ground cumin and cook 1 minute.

5

Add tomatoes and water; increase heat and simmer, partially cover it for
10 minutes. While tomatoes are cooking, toast 2 pocketless pitas.

6

Using a blender, puree soup until smooth.

To make topping
7

Combine brown sugar in a bowl with butter, finely shredded unsweetened
coconut, and cilantro. Spread onto toasted pitas, then cut and serve with
soup.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 325
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 6.5g33%
Sodium 565mg24%
Total Carbohydrate 43g15%

Dietary Fiber 7g29%
Protein 6g12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.