I had this at an upscale restaurant and was able to come up with my own version. This is so easy to make for such an impressive starter or side dish. A new twist on a boring tomato soup!
Step: 1
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and celery in the hot oil until softened, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
Step: 2
Mix onion mixture, water, diced tomatoes, coconut milk, tomato sauce, and tomato paste together in a large pot; bring to just a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until heated through, 15 minutes.
Step: 3
Pour soup into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth.
Per Serving: 332 calories; protein 7g; carbohydrates 26.2g; fat 25.6g; sodium 1133.6mg.