Spicy Tomato and Vegetable Soup Recipe

Spicy Tomato and Vegetable Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust based on heat preference)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup chopped kale or spinach
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Sour cream or yogurt for garnish
• Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions:

1. Sauté vegetables: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, carrot, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes.
2. Add spices: Stir in smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and cumin. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
3. Simmer soup: Add the diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Add greens: Stir in the kale or spinach and cook until the greens are wilted and the soup is heated through, about 10 minutes.
5. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each serving with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt and garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley.