Italian Tomato & Potato Soup

A hearty and comforting soup featuring fire-roasted tomatoes and potatoes with Italian herbs and a touch of balsamic glaze.

Ingredients

• 2 medium, fire-roasted for enhanced flavor Tomatoes
• 1 medium, diced Potatoes
• 2 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 clove minced Garlic
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Pinch Red pepper flakes
• to taste Salt
• to taste Pepper
• 1 tsp (optional) Balsamic glaze

Instructions

1. If using fresh tomatoes, roast them under a broiler until the skin is charred. Let cool, then peel and dice. If using canned fire-roasted tomatoes, drain excess liquid and dice.
2. Dice the potatoes into small pieces.
3. Mince the garlic.
4. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
5. Add fire-roasted tomatoes and potatoes to the pot and cook for 5 minutes.
6. Pour in the vegetable broth and add Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
8. Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup for a creamy texture, leaving some chunks for heartiness. Alternatively, process in a standard blender in batches.
9. Serve hot, drizzled with balsamic glaze if desired.

Cuisine: Italian

Suitability: vegetarian,dairy-free,gluten-free

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 25 mins

Serving Size: 1

Meal Type: lunch