Tomato, chipotle and rice soup

This filling tomato soup really packs a punch, thanks to all that chipotle paste. Add plenty of fresh ginger for even more warmth 

This protein packed soup takes only 25 minutes to make.


Author: NITU VERMA
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time:  25minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Category: Soup
Method:  cook

Ingredients

• chopped tomatoes 400g tin
• tomato purée 2 tbsp
• garlic 3 cloves
• ginger thumb-sized piece, peeled and sliced
• vegetable stock 600ml, cooled
• chipotle paste ½-1 tbsp, depending on how hot you like it
• coriander a small bunch, chopped
• green pepper 1, cut into bite-sized pieces
• green chillli 1 medium, chopped
• basmati rice 5 tbsp
• natural yogurt 4 tbsp

Instructions

• Put the tomatoes, tomato purée, garlic and ginger in a blender or food processor with the stock and whizz until smooth. 
• Pour into a large pan and add the chipotle, ¾ of the coriander, green pepper, most of the chilli and seasoning.
•  Bring to a simmer and cook on a medium heat for 10 minutes, then add the rice and cook for another 10-15 minutes or until the rice is tender. Add a little water or stock if the soup is too thick.
•  Serve in bowls with a dollop of yogurt, the rest of the coriander and chilli, and a generous grinding of black pepper.