Serbian Tomato Soup
4 servings
25 minutes
Serbian tomato soup is a cozy dish with a rich flavor that evokes warm family evenings. Its recipe is based on fresh tomatoes, red bell peppers, and carrots, giving the soup natural sweetness and a velvety texture. This dish originates from Serbia, where vegetable soups hold an important place in home cooking. The light aroma of garlic and oregano enhances the depth of flavor, while a pinch of chili pepper adds a subtle heat. Its creamy consistency makes it perfect as a standalone dish or paired with crusty bread or cheesy croutons. This soup is great for cool days, filling the body with warmth and comfort. The simplicity of preparation makes it accessible even for kitchen novices, while its rich taste is a true find for Mediterranean cuisine lovers.
1
Clean the onion and chop it into small cubes. Peel the carrot and grate it on a coarse grater. Fry in a pan. When to add the finely chopped large clove of garlic.
- Onion: 1 head
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Finely chopped garlic: 1 clove
2
Transfer the undercooked onion, carrot, and garlic from the pan to the pot. Cut the red bell pepper into cubes and add it to the same pot. Start to stew.
- Red sweet pepper: 200 g
3
Add diced tomatoes and sauté. Then dilute tomato paste with water and add a pinch of dried oregano. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes with a bay leaf.
- Tomatoes: 500 g
- Tomato paste: 100 g
- Water: 0.7 l
- Dried oregano: pinch
4
Remove the bay leaf. Blend the soup into a cream using a blender. Add salt and red pepper to taste. Add finely chopped parsley leaves.
- Chili pepper: to taste
- Salt: to taste