Spicy Tomato Soup
A comforting tomato soup made with expired vegetable juice. Make sure the juice is still safe for consumption.
10
Prep Time (min)
25
Cook Time (min)
35
Total Time (min)
4
Servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups expired vegetable juice (check for signs of spoilage)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
Difficulty:Medium
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reductionsoup
Instructions
1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
3
Pour in the expired vegetable juice and stir in the dried basil, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
4
Bring the soup to a simmer and let it cook for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
5
If desired, stir in the heavy cream for a creamy tomato soup.
6
Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before serving.
7
Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers.