Tomato soup with beans and cheese

4 servings

60 minutes

Tomato soup with beans and cheese is a vibrant dish of Spanish cuisine that combines rich tomato flavor with the creamy texture of melted cheese. This soup resembles traditional thick Spanish stews that warmed travelers and farmers in their homeland. At its base is aromatic chicken broth that adds richness to the dish. The addition of sautéed onions, ripe tomatoes, and canned beans in tomato sauce creates a harmonious blend of sweetness and acidity. Tomato paste and ketchup enhance the depth of flavor, while spices allow everyone to prepare the soup to their taste. Cheese cubes melting in the hot broth add tenderness and make the texture particularly pleasant. This soup is perfect for cozy home dinners and warms on cool evenings, reminding one of the sun and flavors of the Mediterranean.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 363.4
• Proteins: 21.8g
• Fats: 14.1g
• Carbohydrates: 40.4g

Ingredients

• Chicken broth: 800 ml
• Tomatoes: 4 pc
• Onion: 1 pc
• Cheese: 100 g
• Canned beans in tomato sauce: 1 jar
• Tomato paste: 1 jar
• Ketchup: 50 g
• Vegetable oil: 15 ml
• Seasonings: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cook chicken broth

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken broth: 800 ml

2. Chop the onion and tomatoes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 4 pieces
   • Onion: 1 piece

3. Fry the onion in vegetable oil

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 15 ml
   • Onion: 1 piece

4. Add onion, tomatoes, beans in tomato sauce, and tomato paste to the broth and bring to a boil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 4 pieces
   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Canned beans in tomato sauce: 1 jar
   • Tomato paste: 1 jar

5. Cut the cheese into small cubes and add to the soup

   Required ingredients:

   • Cheese: 100 g

6. Add spices to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Seasonings:  to taste