Tomato Paste Soup
A hearty and comforting soup that makes use of expired tomato paste while ensuring food safety.
15
Prep Time (min)
30
Cook Time (min)
45
Total Time (min)
6
Servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons expired tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Difficulty:Medium
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction
Instructions
1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Add the diced onion, minced garlic, chopped carrots, and celery to the pot.
3
Sauté until the vegetables start to soften.
4
Add the vegetable broth, crushed tomatoes, expired tomato paste, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper to the pot.
5
Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
6
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
7
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
8
Serve the soup hot and enjoy a nutritious meal using expired but safe tomato paste!