Manchego Tomato Soup

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil 3 shallots, chopped1 head roasted garlic1/2 tsp smoked hot paprika1/4 cup tomato paste1/4 cup dry white wine2.2 lbs (1 kg) fresh or flash-frozen tomatoes, chopped6 cups water1 tsp Kosher salt1 sprig fresh rosemary1 tsp honey 1 medium russet potato, finely grated1/2 cup split peas 2.5 oz Manchego cheese
Directions
In a large, heavy bottomed pot over medium high heat, heat the oil.
Add the shallots and cook, stirring, until golden - about 3 minutes.
Add the roasted garlic and cook 1 minute.
Sprinkle with paprika and cook 30 seconds, then add tomato paste and cook 1 minute more, stirring constantly.
Pour in the wine and deglaze the pot, then add tomatoes, water, salt, rosemary and honey.
Cover and cook 15 minutes, until tomatoes begin to break down.
Stir in the potato and split peas, re-cover and cook 45 minutes, until split peas are completely soft.
Using an immersion blender (or working in batches with a regular blender) puree until smooth.
Return to medium-low heat and add the cheese, stirring until everything is incorporated and cheese melts.

Serving Size: Serves 6

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 171.9
  • Total Fat: 5.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 7.0 mg
  • Sodium: 203.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 23.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.7 g
  • Protein: 7.7 g

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