Jul 13 2026
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Tomato Soup Recipe

Inspired by Proximo
Time40m
Serves4

An arbol chile based tomato soup; finished with cilantro & cotija cheese.

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Ingredients

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Soup Base

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and the onions are translucent.

  2. 2

    Add Tomatoes and Broth

    Stir in the canned whole tomatoes (with juices) and vegetable broth. Use a spoon to break up the tomatoes slightly.

  3. 3

    Incorporate Chiles and Seasonings

    Add the dried arbol chiles, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Blending and Serving

  1. 4

    Blend the Soup

    After the soup has simmered, remove the pot from the heat. Carefully remove the arbol chiles (you can slice them open and add more spice if desired) and blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth. If using a traditional blender, let the soup cool slightly before blending in batches.

  2. 5

    Garnish and Serve

    Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro and crumbled cotija cheese. Serve hot.

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