Herbed Tomato, Carrot and Macaroni Soup
by Tarla Dalal
An interesting combination of tangy tomatoes and crunchy carrots, perked up with oregano, this Herbed Tomato, Carrot and Macaroni Soup is sure to enthrall you with its unique texture and rich flavour. This soup has a very interesting mouth-feel, because the cooked vegetable mixture is not ground smoothly to make the soup, instead it is crushed coarsely with a hand blender, so the flavours will merge, but you can still feel each ingredient when you roll a spoonful of soup in your mouth.
Herbed Tomato, Carrot and Macaroni Soup recipe - How to make Herbed Tomato, Carrot and Macaroni Soup
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 cup chopped carrots
1/4 cup cooked macaroni
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 tbsp dried oregano
1/2 tbsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
a pinch of sugar
salt to taste
For The Garnish
a sprig of parsley
- Method
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a deep non-stick pan, add the garlic and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Add the tomatoes, carrots, oregano, chilli flakes, sugar and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add 3 cups of water and mix well. Cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 10 to 12 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly and blend into a coarse mixture with the help of a hand blender.
- Transfer the mixture, back to the same non-stick pan, add the macaroni, mix well and bring to boil.
- Serve hot garnished with parsley.
I tried this recipe, it was very tasty. Adding oregano is must. My husband loved it.
Loved this soup with crunchy carrots and tangy tomatoes. Adding herbs makes it really flavorful.
Wow! This is something new. I tried this recipe and it is yumm.. The soft macaroni along with crunchy carrots gives a nice mouthfeel.. Also the herb totally changes and enhances the taste of the soup..