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a bright tomato soup in a wide pale bowl garnished with lemon zest and fresh dill, in a wide horizontal shot, on a light linen napkin and pale table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Zesty Lemon Herb

A handful of fresh herbs and lemon brighten this tomato soup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

  1. Soften the shallot in the oil for 4 minutes, then add the garlic for 1 minute.
  2. Add the tomatoes and broth and simmer 15 minutes.
  3. Blend smooth, then stir in the lemon juice, zest, parsley, and dill.
  4. Season with salt and serve right away while the herbs are fresh.

Notes

Add the lemon off the heat so it stays bright.