I was surprised how much I really enjoyed this soup because I wasn’t sure what to expect from the added goji berries. Since it’s not something I’ve tried very often, especially in a savoury dish but I loved it! It made every flavour pop, bringing out the sweetness of the tomatoes and contrasting with the spiciness, giving it a real kick. A totally invigorating, energizing and delicious soup…
Spicy Goji Berry Soup
A sweet, spicy and delicious soup
Ingredients
- 100g (1 cup) dried goji berries
- 230g (1 cup) chopped tomatoes (1 small can)
- 450ml (¾ pint) vegetable stock
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small chili, chopped finely
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, torn
Instructions
- Wash and soak the goji berries for a few minutes to rehydrate them. (I let mine soak overnight for convenience.)
- Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan and saute the onion and chili for a couple of minutes before adding the tomatoes, goji berries and cumin seeds. Stir for another few minutes.
- Add the stock, bring to the boil and reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the fresh coriander and blend the soup until smooth.
- Decorate with a few fresh coriander leaves, cumin seeds and black pepper. (Optional: swirl in a tsp of yogurt or cream)
Gazzi says
Thank you! I don’t like sweets, and I was delighted to find a way to eat goji berries finally. I will try it with dried tomatoes, cumin, turmeric and ginger roots – my favorite flavorings:)
Aimee says
Great, let me know how you get on! I want to make this again soon :-)
Cristina Gomberg says
Having a small funding-raising dinner party with the theme, “Foods You May Not Have Tried.” I will be making this soup for their tasting. I am excited to make a savory, non-sugared dish with gogi berries. Thank you.
Aimee says
Lovely, I’m honoured that my recipe is being used for a worthy cause! Please let me know how it goes :-)
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Caldwell says
1 large onion, diced
Cut into how many pieces, darling?
Patrese says
What a silly question
Looking FANCY says
Hey, the recipe sounds great, too bad i can’t see the photos, for some reason they don’t show :(
Aimee says
Thanks :-) Sorry you couldn’t see the pictures, maybe just a temporary glitch?
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A very nutritious and healthy soup!
Aimee says
Yes, very healthy but VERY tasty too :-)
Andi says
My goji berry bushes are flowering so I should have lots of fruit soon. Thank you for this recipe!
Aimee says
Wow, a goji berry bush, I want one! I hope you enjoy the soup if you try it :-)
zita fox says
What an interesting thing to do with goji berries! I might give this a try :)
Aimee says
Do Zita, it’s so good!