Moroccan · soup

Moroccan Tomato Soup

Moroccan Tomato Soup reads sourness 6.1, citrus 5.9 and allium 4.2 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Moroccan soup, about 40 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

• Umami & Savory — 3.8 / 10
• Sweet & Fruity — 2.9 / 10
• Sour & Bright — 7.8 / 10
• Bitter & Earthy — 2.6 / 10
• Rich & Fat — 4.0 / 10
• Aromatic & Spice — 4.9 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Sourness 6.1 · Citrus 5.9 · Allium 4.2 · Richness 3.7 · Salinity 3.6 · Herbaceous 3.6 · Heat 2.7 · Earthy 2.4 · Warm Spice 2.3 · Fruity 2.3 · Sweetness 2.0 · Umami 1.4 · Bitterness 1.1 · Floral 0.9 · Nutty 0.9

What's in it (11)

• 5 medium cloves garlic, smashed, peeled and minced
• 2 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• Large pinch of cayenne pepper
• 4 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 1/4 pounds tomatoes, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup packed chopped cilantro leaves plus additional for garnish
• 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• Kosher salt
• 4 stalks celery, diced

Time & effort: about 40 min (15 min active) · effort: medium

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 28 kcal, 1 g protein, 0.6 g fat, 4.8 g carbs

Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (8 steps)

1. In a small saucepan, stir together the garlic, paprika, cumin, cayenne and olive oil.
2. Place over medium-low heat and cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes.
3. Remove from the heat and set aside.
4. Pass the tomatoes through a food mill fitted with a large disk.
5. Stir in the cooked spice mixture, the cilantro, vinegar, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons salt, celery and 2 tablespoons water.
6. Add more salt as desired.
7. Refrigerate until cold.
8. Serve garnished with cilantro leaves.

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• Zaalouk — Moroccan
• Harissa — Moroccan
• Azifa (Green Lentil Salad) — Ethiopian
• Moroccan Raw Carrot Salad — Moroccan
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