Simple Homemade Creamy Coconut Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •1 medium onion, finely chopped
• •3 garlic cloves, minced
• •1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
• •1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
• •1 cup vegetable broth
• •1 teaspoon ground cumin
• •1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• •1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• •1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• •1 tablespoon tomato paste
• •1 teaspoon honey or sugar (optional)
• •Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the chopped onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

3. 3

   Add minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

4. 4

   Stir in the diced tomatoes, coconut milk, vegetable broth, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.

5. 5

   Add the tomato paste and stir until well combined.

6. 6

   Bring the soup to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7. 7

   If desired, blend the soup using an immersion blender or transfer it to a blender for a smoother texture.

8. 8

   Taste and adjust seasoning, adding honey or sugar if additional sweetness is needed.

9. 9

   Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.