Friday, June 28, 2013

Thai Tomato Soup

Thai again (Thai Lemonade)? Yes, ladies and gentlemen Thai again. What's with Thai cuisine and us? I actually don't know what to say. I am lost for words actually. Not something I usually plan for or like I am a Thai myself, but it seems whenever I enter my kitchen, somehow after taking a look at the ingredients I have and also the herbs growing in my garden, primarily the basil leaves, I tend to wear the Thai home chef hat (Thai Fish Noodle Soup, Thai Steamed Fish, Thai Green Fish Curry, Seafood Tom Yum Soup &Tom Yum Mee Hoon). On this particular day, considering that it has rained really heavily, all I could think of was a bowl of piping hot soup. Of course, soups and cold weather shouldn't be disputed right (Creamy Mushroom Soup, Burdock Root Soup, Onion Soup, Chicken Vegetable Soup, Fish Soup & Black Vinegar Chinese Chicken Soup) and soups by themselves? Like I have told you before, the list is endless. From the watery and runny soup, to the Indian soups (Corn Soup) and non-vegetarian to this thick meatless (Lentil Vegetable Soup & Tofu Soup) thick Thai Tomato Soup (Pumpkin Soup).


The question now is, how do we make this Thai Tomato Soup. By far, if you are asking me, I as usual will say that its nothing complicated. Pretty much minimalist for the number of ingredients and of course, for celebrating tomatoes (Turmeric Tomato Soup & Tomato Spinach Soup) and also, basil leaves but without compromising on the quintessential, packing big punches Thai tastes. Ohalallala! I am sure you are loving this Thai Tomato Soup (Chicken Wanton Soup & Chicken Meatball Soup)? 
Ingredients
2 medium size tomatoes
1 1/2 cup vegetable stock
1/2 inch ginger - sliced
4 shallots - thinly sliced 
3-4 sprigs of basil leaves - remove leaves
2 tbsp olive oil
Black pepper and salt for taste
Method
Add tomatoes, ginger and vegetable stock into a pot.
Simmer till tomatoes are soft. 
Remove from heat and let it cool down for a while.
Add into food processor/blender and pulse to a smooth thick mixture. 
Heat oil and when heated, fry shallots till light brown in colour.
Pour tomato mixture and season with pepper and salt. 
Once heated through, add basil leaves.
Stir and remove from heat.


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Location: Malaysia

38 comments:

  1. Medley of Many ThingsJune 28, 2013 at 7:15 PM

    Tangy tomato soup with a twist!! I love the consistency of the soup, not too watery and just right! Creamy and love the color of the soup, very appetizing indeed!
    Nice clicks and love the herb garden! I can have this soup with a bowl full of croutons by the side :-)

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  2. Priya AnandakumarJune 28, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    Wow, yummy and creamy tomato soup.... looks super delicious and very tempting...

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  3. Small KucingJune 28, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    Not keen on tomato soup but hubby likes it

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  4. UnknownJune 28, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    never tried fresh basil leaves in recipes.. looks healthy and delicious dear..

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  5. FoodieFCJune 28, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    Its hard to find a good solid heartening bowl of tomato soup. Your version sounds interesting, adding in basil leaves!

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  6. Corporate to KitchenJune 28, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    Love the flavor of Basil & your soup looks very comforting. Back in India I never used Basil in my cooking. It's only after being here in Singapore I have started exploring with basil. Love the way u have plated them Nava.

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  7. AkilaJune 28, 2013 at 10:02 PM

    looks amazing...

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  8. sushmita panditJune 28, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    lovely and comforting soup. Basil is a blessing.....

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  9. great-secret-of-lifeJune 28, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    looks yum! I love basil.. I did this last week and it is in my draft :-)nice clicks

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  10. UnknownJune 29, 2013 at 12:33 AM

    Wow, looks you have a green thumb. Basil is indeed a very nice herb, especially paired in this soup,Perfect. The color looks really appetizing.

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  11. Preeti JaipalJune 29, 2013 at 12:41 AM

    soup looks scrumptious... like the idea of adding basil.

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  12. meenaJune 29, 2013 at 1:18 AM

    delicious soup.

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  13. Gajus kitchenJune 29, 2013 at 1:58 AM

    soup looks lovely and appetizing

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  14. meenaJune 29, 2013 at 3:32 AM

    wow the soup looks so yummy.My daughter loves tomato soup.

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  15. NithyaJune 29, 2013 at 3:54 AM

    Love the addition of basil to the creamy tomato soup.. The texture of the soup has come out very well.. Nice clicks also..

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  16. ChitzJune 29, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    I too have a pot of basil at my place.. But they do not have purple stems, rather the normal stems !! And a tangy creamy soup.. Looks perfect for a rainy eve :)

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  17. Divya ShivaramanJune 29, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    i love flavors of basil, oregano like our mint....this is a wonderful twist rich with flavor

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  18. UnknownJune 29, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    my fav soup..tempting clicks

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  19. cookingwithsapanaJune 29, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    From all herbs Basil is my fav ! Loved it and this soup looks divine!

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  20. Rafeeda ARJune 29, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    A comforting bowl of soup...

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  21. JKandosJune 29, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    Very informative article, soup smells nice and looks great-just by looking at the pictures

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  22. caro xinJune 29, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    i have no idea y i hate tomato so much even it look so delicious ~

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  23. UnknownJune 29, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    wow Wish I can finish this flavorful soup. Love the lil garden with basil.

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  24. RiceandcoconutJune 29, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    I love the additional ginger "the taste of Asian "in this tomato soup add tasty flavor to it :)

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  25. Sugar et alJune 29, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    Thanks for the tips Nava. I've been meaning to add basil to my herb garden. I make tomato basil soup too but the ginger and shallots are replaced by garlic and oregano (the Italian way). Isn't it amazing how many things we can do with the same set of ingredients! The soup as usual looks fantastic!

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  26. Sweet'n'SavouryJune 29, 2013 at 11:04 PM

    Lovely tomato soup with that amazing touch of homegrown Basil, love it

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  27. UnknownJune 30, 2013 at 1:01 AM

    ummm..delicious!

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  28. UnknownJune 30, 2013 at 4:59 AM

    This looks so delicious. I am going to prepare it for dinner.

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  29. SwathiJune 30, 2013 at 5:35 AM

    Delicious tomato soup with basil, I have few basil in my garden, sure going to try this soup.

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  30. ReniJune 30, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    delicious tomato soup...love the addition of basil !

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  31. BalvinderJuly 1, 2013 at 1:13 AM

    I do have basil growing in my pot and used so many times in pasta sauce which is made of tomatoes but never tried in tomato soup. Brilliant Nava! My family is going to love this.

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  32. missyblurkitJuly 8, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    Never tried basil in my soup! This will be a first for me:D

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  33. pooja agrawalJuly 10, 2013 at 6:16 AM

    nice twist tomatoes with basil...tangy and the color of soup is beautiful!

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  35. Shazzy A.KJuly 30, 2015 at 4:19 PM

    The combination tomato and basil sure amazing. As basil brings out amazing flavors to your dish and plus homegrown! The soup looks delicious with toast

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  36. Gloria FernandesJuly 31, 2015 at 4:31 AM

    Its raining heavily here and i feel like having this yummy flavourful soup now

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  37. CURRY AND SPICEApril 26, 2016 at 10:52 PM

    Just loved this....

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  38. Nancy ChanApril 27, 2016 at 3:18 PM

    Thank you, for your visit to my blog. I have not tried this tomato soup before so I do not know whether I will like it or not. I like basil leaves but hubby doesn't like it at all.

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