Tuna Soup with Tomatoes

Tuna Soup with Tomatoes

from lacuisinedegeraldine.fr
45 min

This Tuna Soup with Tomatoes is one of my favorite soups - perfect when you're craving something comforting, simple, and quick to prepare!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion (finely diced)
  • 2 carrots (diced)
  • 1 stalk celery (diced)
  • 2 cloves of garlic (finely chopped)
  • 1 pinch Cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons of capers
  • 14 oz potatoes (or 400 g, cut in large cubes)
  • 1 tin of canned tomatoes (14 oz or 400 g)
  • 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth (600 ml)
  • 3 sprigs thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 cans of canned tuna (5 oz or 150 g each, drained)
  • Salt and pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large pot or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and carrots, then sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  2. 2

    Add the garlic, Cayenne pepper, and capers, then stir for 1 minute to release their flavors.

  3. 3

    Stir in the potatoes, tomatoes, broth, thyme, and bay leaf. Mix well and bring to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Partially cover and cook over medium heat for 25 to 30 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.

  5. 5

    Just before serving, gently fold in the drained and flaked tuna.

  6. 6

    Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.

  7. 7

    Serve hot with a slice of toasted country bread.