Nigerian Newspaper Soup with Fresh Tomatoes
A vibrant soup featuring fresh tomatoes and aromatic herbs, inspired by the lively headlines of Nigerian news. This Nigerian-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 43 minutes, pairs fresh tomatoes, onion, fresh parsley for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 medium, diced fresh tomatoes
- 1 large, finely chopped onion
- 3 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add 1 large chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes until translucent and slightly golden.
- Step 2: Stir in 4 medium diced fresh tomatoes, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes break down into a thick sauce.
- Step 3: Add 4 cups vegetable broth, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook for 15 minutes. Stir in 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, then remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
