Fresh Tomato Coconut Soup Food

FRESH TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for approximately 5 minutes or until the onion is tender. Add flour and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour in chicken stock and bring to a light boil, stirring until thickened. Add tomatoes, thyme, and basil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Stir in additional chicken stock if desired. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
• Transfer soup in batches to a blender or food processor. Pulse until smooth. Pour soup into a large saucepan and season with kosher salt and white pepper to taste. Keep warm on low heat until ready to serve.
• Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with lemon zest and drizzle with olive oil.
• Provided by Chef Jim Coleman

CREAMY COCONUT TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• Heat a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the coconut oil and swirl it around to melt and coat the base of the pot. Add the onion, ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Saute, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the tomato paste and stir to coat the vegetables. Add the crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, coconut milk and another 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then turn the heat down to low, cover and let simmer for 20 minutes.
• Turn off the heat and remove the lid. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until it's smooth. (This could alternatively be done in a blender.)
• Ladle the soup into bowls and serve.