Spicy tomato soup with ricotta cheese
4 servings
20 minutes
Spicy tomato soup with ricotta cheese is a fragrant dish of Spanish cuisine, embodying vibrant Mediterranean flavors. Historically, tomato soups are widespread in Spain due to the abundance of fresh vegetables and herbs. This soup features a rich sweet-sour tomato base with spicy notes of chili pepper and garlic. The delicate ricotta cheese adds softness and harmony, softening the heat. It warms wonderfully and is suitable for both cozy dinners and festive occasions. Served with crispy croutons or focaccia, it creates a perfect balance of textures.
1
Pour olive oil into a hot pan, add chopped leek, garlic, and chili pepper, and sauté over medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- White part of leek: 1 piece
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Chili pepper: 2 pieces
2
Peel the tomatoes, cut them into cubes and add to the pan. Mix everything and sauté for another 5 minutes.
- Tomatoes: 4 pieces
3
Mix 1 cup of tomato juice with vegetable mix and blend in parts until pureed.
- Tomato juice: 1 l
4
In a pot, mix the remaining 3 cups of tomato juice and the puree from the blender, add the Italian herb mix, salt to taste, and bring to a boil.
- Tomato juice: 1 l
- Italian Herbs: to taste
- Green: to taste
5
To serve: warm the plates, pour in hot soup, add herbs and soft ricotta cheese.
- Ricotta cheese: 250 g
- Green: to taste
6
You can garnish the soup with an olive, shrimp, or a slice of sweet pepper.
7
Croutons, fresh herb focaccia, or crispbreads are served with the soup.